Welcome to the Ohio American History & Genealogy Project

Welcome to the Ohio American History and Genealogy Project!

Welcome to The American History and Genealogy Project (AHGP), an unincorporated not-for-profit network of independent sites devoted to History & Genealogy, and covering North American Countries and Territories. For more information about our group, including how you can join us, please see our About page.

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My name is Kim Gordon ← and I am the State Coordinator and Webmaster for Ohio AHGP. If you have any questions or would like to submit any information for this site, please
email ← me and put Ohio in the subject line.

Any time you see this symbol ← next to a name, it means that they have registered their email address at the Email Registry and it will be their current email address.

Ohio was the 17th U.S. state to join the Union, doing so on 19 February 1803, when the U.S. Congress accepted the notice from the territory's constitutional convention. Due to changes in practice over time, there is a common misperception that Ohio was not properly admitted to the Union until 150 years later.

The history of Ohio, however, began much earlier, with the arrival of Native Americans in the region.

Area: 44,828 square miles (Ohio is the 34th largest state in the USA)

Biographies:

Blennerhassett, Herman & Margaret (At Cornell University)
Ewing, Thomas (At Cornell University)
Letters from Ohio (At Cornell University)

Capitol: Columbus

Economy: Ohio, a major producer of machines, tools, and other products, is one of the leading industrial states. As part of the Midwestern Corn Belt, agriculture also plays an important role in the state's economy. In addition, however, Ohio's historical attractions, varying landscapes, and recreational opportunities are the basis for a thriving tourist industry. Over 2,500 lakes and 70,000 kilometers of river landscapes are a paradise for boaters, fishermen, and swimmers. Of special historical interest are the Native American archeological sites -- including grave mounds and other sites. Ohio's 1999 total gross state product was $362 billion, placing it 7^th in the nation. Its 2000 Per Capita Personal Income was $28,400, 19^th in the nation. Ohio's agricultural outputs are soybeans, dairy products, corn, tomatoes, hogs, cattle, poultry and eggs. Its industrial outputs are transportation equipment, fabricated metal products, machinery, food processing, and electric equipment.

Historical Society: Ohio Historical Society

Metros: Akron, Canton/Massillon, Cincinnati/Middletown (Greater Cincinnati), Cleveland/Elyria/Mentor (Greater Cleveland), Columbus, Dayton, Lima, Mansfield, Sandusky, Springfield, Toledo (Greater Toledo), & Youngstown/Warren/Boardman

Name Origin: Ohio derives from the Iroquois Indian word meaning "good river" or "large river."

Regions: Unglaciated Allegheny Plateau, Glaciated Allegheny Plateau, Glacial till plains, Lake Erie, Lake Erie Islands, Black Swamp, Miami Valley, Western Reserve, & Northwest Ohio.

Statehood: As Ohio's population numbered 45,000 in December 1801, Congress determined that the population was growing rapidly and Ohio could begin the path to statehood with the assumption that it would exceed 60,000 residents by the time it would become a state. In 1802, Congress passed the Enabling Act of 1802 that outlined the process for Ohio to seek statehood. The residents convened a constitutional convention and submitted a constitution to Congress. In 1953 it was decided to make March 1, 1803 the official date of Ohio's admittance into the Union.

State Bird: Cardinal

State Beverage: Tomato Juice

State Flag: The official state flag of Ohio, called the Ohio burgee, was adopted in 1902. John Eisemann designed this flag; it was based upon the pennant used by the Ohio cavalry between 1862 and 1865. This is the only American state flag that is not a rectangle. The 13 stars near the circle represent the original 13 states in the USA; the 4 extra stars near the peak of the triangle symbolize the fact that Ohio was the 17th state admitted to the union. The blue triangle represents Ohio's hill country. The white "O" may stand for Ohio (but it isn't certain).

State Flower: Scarlet Carnation

State Insect: Ladybug

State Nickname: The Buckeye State

State Mammal: White-tailed Deer

State Motto: "With God, All Things Are Possible"

State Song: Beautiful Ohio

State Tree: Buckeye

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This page was last updated Wednesday September 07, 2011

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