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I have always been interested in history, especialy local history. So, in these pages I have Ohio history from 1767 when the Northwest Territories were created untill 1803 when Ohio became the 17^th state in the Union. Also, the beginning of Columbus and the history of the area of Columbus that I live in, Clintonville.

Fast facts

Statehood: 1803 - 17^th State
First Capital: Chillicothe, Ross County
Second Capital: Zanesville, Muskingum County
Third Capital: Chillicothe, Ross County
Current Capital: Columbus, Franklin County
State Bird: Cardinal
State Flower: Red Carnation
State Tree: Buckeye
State Song: Beautiful Ohio
Nickname: Buckeye State
Motto: "With God, all things are possible"
State Rock Song: Hang On Sloopy
Ohio technically did not become a state until August 7, 1953. Due to an oversight, Congress never voted on the resolution to admit Ohio to the Union until that date.
Ohio has the largest population of Amish in the country, even more than Pennsylvania.
The Cincinnati Reds were the first professional baseball team.
Ohio has an area of 116,103 sq miles. It ranks 34^th in state size.
Ohio's state flag is a pennant design. It is the only state flag of that design in the United States.
The national road (State route 40) runs right through Columbus, and is Main street while in Columbus.