Ohio

Capital: Columbus

Population: 11,353,140

Entered the Union:March 1, 1803

As the 17th state

Motto: With God, all things are possible

Nickname: Buckeye State

Origin of Name: From an Iroquoian word meaning great river

Major Industries: Manufacturing - plastics and polymers, roller bearings, jet engines (transportation equipment), and fabricated metal products.

Historical Sites: Indian burial grounds at Mound City Group National Monument.

Points of Interest: 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.