ABOUT OHIO
State Founding Rank:
17th State of the Union (1803)
Nickname(s):
The Buckeye State
State Capital:
Columbus
Governor:
Mike DeWine (R)
Lt. Governor:
Jon A. Husted (R)
U.S. Senator (1):
Sherrord Brown (D)
U.S. Senator (2):
Rob Portman (R)
Largest City (by population):
Columbus
Total Population:
11,689,442 (2018)
# of Counties:
88
FUN FACT #1
Cleveland boasts America’s first traffic light. It began on Aug. 5, 1914.
FUN FACT #2
Cleveland is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
FUN FACT #3
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in Canton.
