Indigenous settlement
Archeological evidence of spear points of both the Folsom and Clovis types indicate that the Ohio Valley … See more

Population
From just over 45,000 residents in 1800, Ohio's population grew faster than 10% per decade (except … See more

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the total number of people employed in 2016 was 4,790,178. The total number of unique employer … See more

The state government of Ohio consists of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The political culture of Ohio has been described as moderate.
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Ohio's location has proven to be an asset for economic growth and expansion. Because it links the Northeast to the Midwest, much … See more

Roads
Many major east–west transportation corridors go through Ohio. One of those pioneer routes, known in the early 20th century as "Main … See more

"Mother of presidents"
Six U.S. presidents hailed from Ohio at the time of their elections, giving rise to its nickname "mother of presidents", a sobriquet it shares with See more