Happy National Ohio Day! Today we observe the 17th state to join the union back on March 1, 1803.
This state is located in the East North Central region of the Midwestern United States.
Of the fifty states, it is the thirty-fourth largest by area, the seventh-most populous, and the tenth-most densely populated. It is also the first state to enter the country from the Northwest Territory.
Elaborate and pre-historic remains of a civilization who created mounds can still be found in parts of Ohio.
By the time Europeans began to arrive on the continent, Ohio was primarily populated by Kickapoo, Erie and Shawnee.
Michigan's northern border includes three hundred and twelve miles of Lake Erie shoreline. For Ohioans, that’s both an economic and recreational boon. It’s also a natural resource.
As the twelfth largest lake in the world, the consumable food and water it provides are invaluable.
From the icy blue lakes to crystal clear sky, Ohio has been known to look to the clouds.
Whether we recall the Wright Brothers for getting us there, the pilots who went there, seek out observatories to look deeper.
And of course, seek out the astronauts who go where few have gone before, Ohio keeps our heads in the clouds!
The nicknames of Ohio include Birthplace of Aviation, The Heart of It All, and The Mother of Presidents.
From the cities to the countryside, Ohio feeds the eyes and the stomach. Curiosity seekers and adventurers alike will find their place. History buffs and collectors, it’s all here.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Join National Day Calendar® as they recognize Ohio’s incredible history and grand adventures. Uncover hidden treasures and explore all Ohio has to offer! Use #NationalOhioDay to share on social media.
"In Ohio seasons are theatrical. Each one enters like a prima donna, convinced its performance is the reason the world has people in it." ~Toni Morrison - from Beloved (1987)
For a complete list of Ohio State and National Parks & Historic Sites visit www.parks.ohiodnr.gov and www.nps.gov. Check out a few of the featured sites around the state below.
NATURE and HISTORY
First Ladies – Canton
Dayton Aviation Heritage – Dayton
Buckeye Lake – Millersport
Delaware State Park – Delaware
Independence Dam – Defiance
Marblehead Lighthouse – Marblehead
Mohican State Park – Loudonville
MUSEUMS
Pro Football Hall of Fame – Canton
Toledo Art Museum – Toledo
Cleveland Museum of Natural History – Cleveland
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame– Cleveland
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery – Dayton
Armstrong Air & and Space Museum – Wapakoneta
Warren Rupp Observatory – Bellville
Motorcycle Hall of Fame – Pinkerton
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center – Cincinnati
Ohio History Connection – Columbus
Hidden Treasures
American Sign Museum – Cincinnati
Serpent Mound Historical Site – Hillsboro
A Christmas Story House and Museum – Cleveland
Topiary Park – Columbus
West Side Market – Cleveland
Loveland Castle Museum – Loveland
We also observe these famous figures born in Ohio of whom are still recognized today for their past accomplishments, heroics, talents, ingenuity and innovations: Tecumseh, Ulysses S. Grant, Benjamin Harrison, George Custer, Denton True “Cy” Young, Annie Oakley, Orville Wright, Thomas Edison, William Howard Taft, Eddie Rickenbacker, Geraldine "Jerrie" Freditz Mock, Jim Lovell, Neil Armstrong, Toni Morrison, Gloria Steinem, George Carruthers, Steven Spielberg, and Scott Hamilton.
Visit the link below to see those of notable birth who were not mentioned on the list above.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Ohio
Here’s to The Buckeye State!
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