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Ohio

Did you know?

  • In 1879, Cleveland became the first city to be lighted by electricity.

  • Akron is the rubber capital of the world.

  • It is unlawful to leave chewing gum in public places in Cleveland.

  • Fast-food chain Arby’s was founded in Boardman, Ohio.

  •  “Hang On Sloopy” is the official state rock song

5 State Facts

  • Nickname: The Buckeye State

  • Statehood: 1803; 17th state

  • Population (as of July, 2016): 11,614,373

  • State bird: cardinal

  • State flower: red carnation

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