Ohio (Capitol Columbus) is one of the 12 Midwestern states in the United States and is nicknamed the “Buckeye State” after its Ohio buckeye trees. Some interesting facts about Ohio :
- Ohio derives its name from the Ohio River that forms its southern border
- It has the largest Amish population of any state in the nation.
- Ohio’s Oberlin College, founded in 1833, was the first interracial and coeducational college in the United States.
- Capital – Columbus
- Admitted to the Union – March 1, 1803 (17th)
Places to visit in Ohio :
- Columbus – Capitol Building
- Hocking Hills State Park
- Cuyahoga Valley National Park
- Stan Hywet Hall and Garden
- William McKinley Memorial
- Put-In-Bay & Marblehead