Capital: Columbus
Largest City: Cincinnati
Abbreviation: OH
Joined the Union: March 1, 1803
Nickname: The Buckeye State

Ohio is the only state that blends the cultures and geography of the Great Lakes, Midwest and South, capturing the best of what each of these special regions has to offer. The state is the cradle of aviation, rock and roll, football and the rubber industry. It’s been the home of numerous presidents and famous astronauts. It’s where natives built impressive earthworks, where soccer found its nationwide foothold and where wartime naval victories were had. All totaled, the Buckeye State is truly a fundamental cornerstone of American ingenuity and excellence.