Ohio (OH)

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Initially colonized by French fur traders, Ohio became a British colonial possession after the French and Indian War in 1754. At the end of the American Revolution, Britain ceded control of the area to the newly formed United States, which took it into shooting the Northwest Territory.

Ohio became a state on March 1, 1803, although no formal declaration was made until 1953, when President Dwight Eisenhower officially signed the documents making it a state, backdated to the original date.

Ohio is sometimes referred to as the “mother of modern presidents” and has sent seven Ohio residents to the White House since 1869. Ohio is also known as the home of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, and the National Football League Hall of Fame in Canton.

Geography

Ohio is a state located in the Midwestern and Great Lakes regions of the United States. It is bordered by Lake Erie to the north, Pennsylvania to the east, West Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Indiana to the west and Michigan across Lake Erie to the northwest. The Ohio River forms its border with Kentucky and West Virginia. Ohio is one of only four states (the other three being Michigan, Pennsylvania, and New York) that has a coastline on an inland sea.

Ohio has a total area of 44,825 square miles (116,096 km2), making it slightly larger than Italy. Its land area consists mainly of flat plains with rolling hills in some areas. The Appalachian Mountains form a narrow band along its eastern edge, while most of its western border follows along rivers such as the Ohio River and Muskingum River. The highest point in Ohio is Campbell Hill at 1,550 feet (472 meters).

The climate in Ohio ranges from humid continental in northern parts of the state to humid subtropical in southern parts. Summers are typically hot and humid while winters are cold with occasional snowfall throughout much of the state. Average annual precipitation ranges from 36 inches (91 cm) in northern parts to 50 inches (127 cm) in southwestern parts; snowfall averages about 25 inches (64 cm) per year statewide.

Ohio’s population is primarily concentrated around urban areas such as Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton; these cities make up nearly two-thirds of all residents living within this state. In terms of agriculture production, corn remains king; soybeans are also important crops here as well as dairy products such as cheese and ice cream. Manufacturing dominates much of Ohio’s industrial landscape; automobiles and automotive products are particularly important here due to their location near Detroit’s auto industry hub.

Overall, Ohio offers many different landscapes for visitors or residents alike – from urban cities like Cleveland or Cincinnati all the way down south towards rural Appalachia – making this state an interesting place for anyone who visits or lives here.

Cities in Ohio

Below are the top 15 cities by population in Ohio. For all cities and towns in the state, please see Ohio cities list.

Rank City Population
1 Columbus 898,143
2 Cleveland 374,861
3 Cincinnati 308,664
4 Toledo 271,454
5 Akron 191,483
6 Dayton 138,416
7 Parma 80,880
8 Canton 71,097
9 Lorain 65,051
10 Hamilton 63,127
11 Youngstown 61,274
12 Springfield 58,992
13 Kettering 57,503
14 Elyria 52,853
15 Cuyahoga Falls 50,906

Counties in Ohio

The State of Ohio consists of 88 counties. They are:

  1. Adams County, Ohio
  2. Allen County, Ohio
  3. Ashland County, Ohio
  4. Ashtabula County, Ohio
  5. Athens County, Ohio
  6. Auglaize County, Ohio
  7. Belmont County, Ohio
  8. Brown County, Ohio
  9. Butler County, Ohio
  10. Carroll County, Ohio
  11. Champaign County, Ohio
  12. Clark County, Ohio
  13. Clermont County, Ohio
  14. Clinton County, Ohio
  15. Columbiana County, Ohio
  16. Coshocton County, Ohio
  17. Crawford County, Ohio
  18. Cuyahoga County, Ohio
  19. Darke County, Ohio
  20. Defiance County, Ohio
  21. Delaware County, Ohio
  22. Erie County, Ohio
  23. Fairfield County, Ohio
  24. Fayette County, Ohio
  25. Franklin County, Ohio
  26. Fulton County, Ohio
  27. Gallia County, Ohio
  28. Geauga County, Ohio
  29. Greene County, Ohio
  30. Guernsey County, Ohio
  31. Hamilton County, Ohio
  32. Hancock County, Ohio
  33. Hardin County, Ohio
  34. Harrison County, Ohio
  35. Henry County, Ohio
  36. Highland County, Ohio
  37. Hocking County, Ohio
  38. Holmes County, Ohio
  39. Huron County, Ohio
  40. Jackson County, Ohio
  41. Jefferson County, Ohio
  42. Knox County, Ohio
  43. Lake County, Ohio
  44. Lawrence County, Ohio
  45. Licking County, Ohio
  46. Logan County, Ohio
  47. Lorain County, Ohio
  48. Lucas County, Ohio
  49. Madison County, Ohio
  50. Mahoning County, Ohio
  51. Marion County, Ohio
  52. Medina County, Ohio
  53. Meigs County, Ohio
  54. Mercer County, Ohio
  55. Miami County, Ohio
  56. Monroe County, Ohio
  57. Montgomery County, Ohio
  58. Morgan County, Ohio
  59. Morrow County, Ohio
  60. Muskingum County, Ohio
  61. Noble County, Ohio
  62. Ottawa County, Ohio
  63. Paulding County, Ohio
  64. Perry County, Ohio
  65. Pickaway County, Ohio
  66. Pike County, Ohio
  67. Portage County, Ohio
  68. Preble County, Ohio
  69. Putnam County, Ohio
  70. Richland County, Ohio
  71. Ross County, Ohio
  72. Sandusky County, Ohio
  73. Scioto County, Ohio
  74. Seneca County, Ohio
  75. Shelby County, Ohio
  76. Stark County, Ohio
  77. Summit County, Ohio
  78. Trumbull County, Ohio
  79. Tuscarawas County, Ohio
  80. Union County, Ohio
  81. Van Wert County, Ohio
  82. Vinton County, Ohio
  83. Warren County, Ohio
  84. Washington County, Ohio
  85. Wayne County, Ohio
  86. Williams County, Ohio
  87. Wood County, Ohio
  88. Wyandot County, Ohio

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