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Brief History. Ohio region was first explored for France by Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle, in 1669, the Ohio region became British property. Ohio was acquired by the U.S. after the Revolutionary War in 1783. In 1788. The first permanent settlement was established at Marietta, capital of the Northwest Territory. The 1790s saw severe fighting with the Indians in Ohio. Ohio became one of the nation's industrial leaders. Attractions include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Indian burial grounds at Mound City Group National Monument, Perry's Victory International Peace Memorial, the Pro Football Hall of Fame at Canton, and the homes of presidents Grant, Taft, Hayes, Harding, and Garfield.
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Nickname: Buckeye State Capital: Columbus Date entered union: March 1, 1803 Population: 11,464,042 State Flower: ScarletCarnation State Bird: Cardinal Land area: 40,948 sq mi. Topography: Generally rolling plain; Allegheny plateau located in the east; Lake Erie plains extend southward; central plains in the west. Major Industries: Manufacturing; Educational, health and social services; Retail trade |
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Folks are called: Ohioan Ethnicities: White: 9,645,453 (85.0%); Black: 1,301,307 (11.5%); American Indian: 24,486 (0.2%); Asian: 132,633 (1.2%); Other race: 88,627 (0.8%); Two or more races: 157,885 (1.4%); Hispanic/Latino: 217,123 (1.9%) Male/Female stats: Male: 5,512,262 (48.6%); Female: 5,840,878 (51.4%) Median household income ($): 40,956 College Grads: 13.7% Home Owners: 69.1% Famous people: Neil Armstrong, Thomas A. Edison |
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