Ohio’s state flag, designed in 1901 by John Eisenmann, is unique among US flags due to its pennant shape. It features a blue triangle with 17 white stars representing the state’s geography and history. The red circle with a white border symbolizes the state’s name and its fruit, the buckeye. The flag’s design elements emphasize […]
Ohio’s state tree is the buckeye, adopted in 1953. Its nuts resemble deer eyes and were used by William Henry Harrison’s followers for campaign mementos. The tree is vulnerable to leaf diseases and prefers a shaded, moist environment. It can grow up to 60 feet tall and is similar in appearance to the horse chestnut […]
The Ohio State Quarter was the 17th coin in the US Mint 50 States series, released in 2002 to honor Ohio’s history and attract coin collectors. The idea for the series dates back to 1993 and was officially launched in 1997. The Ohio design features an outline of the state, a Wright Brothers plane, and […]
Ohio is known as the “Buckeye State” due to the prevalence of the buckeye tree and its seeds during colonial times. The Indian word for buckeye nut, hetuk, was once applied to an early pioneer, adding to the symbolic weight of the name. The nickname gained national attention when presidential candidate William Henry Harrison used […]
Ohio’s state motto has been “With God All Things Are Possible” since 1959, suggested by a sixth-grader. The American Civil Liberties Union challenged its use in 1997, but the United States District Court ruled in favor of the state. The previous motto, Imperium in Imperior, was abolished in 1865 after just two years due to […]
Cleveland, Ohio was founded in 1796 and became a center for railroad and manufacturing industries. Today, it is known for healthcare, finance, and rock and roll music. Top attractions include the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Cleveland Museum of Art, Westside Market, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. The zoo has over 3,000 animals […]
