20 Facts About Ohio
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Seven United States presidents were born in Ohio.
The state of Ohio seems to be a state of achievement and firsts. The presidents from Ohio are: Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Benjamin Harrison, William McKinley, William H. Taft, and Warren G. Harding.
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The first interracial and coed college, Oberlin College, was founded in Ohio.
The year was 1833. What an important part of history!
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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is located in Cleveland.
How cool? Do I need to say more?
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Akron, Ohio is known as the rubber capital of the world.
In fact, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company was founded in Akron in 1898.
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There are more Amish in Ohio than in any other state.
The Amish are known for their crafts and their pious religious beliefs.
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The candy LifeSavers was invented in Ohio.
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Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, was from Ohio.
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The State Motto is "With God, All Things Are Possible."
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The word Ohio is Iroquois and means good river or large river.
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Ohio is the 17th state.
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Ohio's nickname is the Buckeye State.
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America's first automobile was made in Ohio.
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Chewing gum was invented in Ohio.
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An Ohio native created the hot dog.
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The Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in Canton, Ohio.
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The first city fire department was located in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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Akron, Ohio was the first city to use police cars.
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Hang on Sloopy is the state song.
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The cash register was invented in Ohio.
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Ohio had the first traffic light in the United States.
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