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Ohio:. A State Project by Erin Dostal. Ohio State Map. Ohio Facts:. Date of Statehood: 1903 17 th State of the United States State Capital: Columbus State Abbreviation: OH Population: 11,544,225 State Motto: “With God all things are possible”.

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  1. Ohio: A State Project by Erin Dostal

  2. Ohio State Map

  3. Ohio Facts: Date of Statehood: 1903 17th State of the United States State Capital: Columbus State Abbreviation: OH Population: 11,544,225 State Motto: “With God all things are possible”. State Recipe: Ohio Maple Apple Crunch State Beverage: Tomato Juice State Animal: White-tailed Deer State Fossil: Trilobite Major League Baseball Team: Cleveland Indians

  4. Ohio State Flag and Seal • Only state flag shaped like a pennant. • 17 stars for its rank as the 17th state of the Union • Filled with symbolism • Sun has 13 rays that stand for the original 13 colonies • Wheat stands for agriculture • Cluster of 17 arrows symbolizes Ohio’s place as 17th state

  5. State Bird and Flower • State bird: Cardinal • Chosen as state bird in 1933 • Favorite backyard bird • Known for distinctive chirps • Official state flower: Scarlet Carnation • Chosen in 1904 to honor President William McKinley (an Ohioan) who was assassinated in 1901. He often wore them on his jacket collar.

  6. State Quarter and License Plate • State quarter symbolizes Ohio’s accomplishments • Airplane represents Wright Brothers plane designed/built in Ohio • Astronaut symbolizes John Glenn and Neil Armstrong’s space travel (both Ohioans) • License plate background features 46 slogans describing the Buckeye State • Ohioans voted on the slogans, which include “America’s Heartland,” ”Underground Railroad” and “With God All Things Are Possible.”

  7. Agricultural Products • Corn and soybeans are Ohio’s main crops • Other crops: winter wheat, hay, tomatoes ,apples, grapes, poinsettias ,mushrooms, maple syrup, and more • Hardwood forests: Red oak, white oak, walnut used inveneer, furniture, and paper industries. • 1,470,000 cattle, 2,000,000 hogs, and 115,000 sheep in Ohio. • • Ohio dairy cattle produce over 5.13 billion pounds of milk each year • • Ohio poultry (chickens) produce 7.1 billion, or 592 million dozen eggs per year. • • Ohio ranks 16th in beef production with 292,000 cows.

  8. Ohio’s Industries • Nation’s leader in manufacturing of automobiles and rubber tires • 2nd largest steel producer in U.S. • Other industries: oil-refining, machined-tool manufacturing

  9. Attractions • Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens • Home to hundreds of exotic creatures/plants from around the world • Pro Football Hall of Fame • Located in Canton, Ohio • Includes: Super bowl room, revolving theater • Ohio caverns (natural attraction) • Located in West Liberty, Ohio • 35-acre park with underground natural caverns • Home to live bats and some of the world’s most colorful crystals

  10. Historical Landmarks • Rankin House • Located in Ripley, OH • Safe house for slaves on the “Underground Railroad” • Ohio Village • Located in Columbus • Re-enacted village from the 1860’s • Tour includes schoolhouse, shops, and stables • Costumed workers describe how they do their work

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