Here are a few facts about Ohio!

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Capital: Columbus
Gained Statehood: March 1, 1803
State Flower: Red Carnation
State Tree: Buckeye
State Bird: Cardinal

Ohio is an Iroquoian word which means "great  river," and the state is named so because of the Ohio River. Ohio is part of the area that was ceded to the United States by the Treaty of Paris in 1783.

Ohio's flag was designed by John Eisemann. The large blue triangle represents Ohio's hills and valleys and the stripes represent roads and waterways. The 13 stars grouped about the circle represent the original states of the union; the 4 stars added to the peak of the triangle symbolize that Ohio was the 17th state admitted to the union. The white circle with its red center not only represents the "O" in Ohio, but also suggests Ohio's famous nickname, "The Buckeye State."