7 Facts about Ohio

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1. Ohio didn't officially become a state until 1953. It was declared a state in 1803, but didn't get the presidential stamp of approval until President Dwight Eisenhower signed off. He back-dated the declaration to the original date.

2. The Cuyahoga River has caught on fire at least 13 times; it’s aptly nicknamed “The River That Caught Fire.” The river was one of the most polluted rivers in the country and would catch fire after sparks from the train would fall into the water. After a highly media-covered fire in 1969, Congress was inspired to clean up pollution across the country and established the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

3. Cleveland may seem like a strange place for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but it makes more sense than most people probably realize. Alan Freed, a disc jockey at Cleveland’s WJW station, coined the term “rock and roll” on his radio show and was also instrumental in introducing a larger audience to rhythm and blues. New York City was also in the running, but in the end, Cleveland lobbied harder (and ponied up $65 million in public funding).

4. Newark, Ohio, is probably the only place in the world where hundreds of people work in a basket. The Longaberger basket company headquarters is world-renowned for its distinct shape. The massive “Medium Market Basket” stands 7 stories tall and covers about 180,000 square feet, with handles that weigh more than 150 tons.

5. Kelleys Island, located in the middle of Lake Erie, is where you’ll find Glacial Grooves State Memorial—the largest easily accessible set of glacial grooves anywhere in the world. The grooves are the result of glacier movement that dates back to the Pleistocene era; the largest one is 400 feet long, 35 feet wide, and up to 10 feet deep.

6. Professional baseball was born in Cincinnati. Prior to 1869, baseball was mostly a game for amateurs. There were a handful of men who made a living playing the sport, but for the most part, it was strictly a fun side gig. Then the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings came along with their all-star starting lineup—all nine men were paid professionals. Their expertise certainly showed. The team embarked upon a road trip later that year where they played against any town willing to put a team together. The Red Stockings won all 57 games.

7. The first-ever police car was used in Akron, Ohio, in 1899—and it was an electric car, at that. The patrol wagon could travel about 30 miles on one charge and could reach speeds up to a whopping 18 mph. Its first assignment? To pick up a drunk guy.

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[juliedurby]

Ah yes, my favorite river: the KAY-ah-ho-gah

[julesme]

I'm from Columbus, Ohio. Anybody else?

[BarronFulton]

Great Job Sebastian we learn some interesting facts about Ohio. Your video is great thanks for sharing, we appreciate you.

[bigtimejames]

I am happy that I am from the Buckeye State Ohio the cold 🥶 weather is awesome I am use to the cold and hot weather

[robertcampbell]

I grew up in Youngstown. Escaped in 1975.

[PsychoCat_]

From the small town of Lisbon, Ohio! Haha. Got bored, decided to look at facts about Ohio cause why not.

[brianlowe]

Best dam state in the land and the best dam team in the land Go Buckeye Nation O-H

[hazelnut]

The Glacial grooves are really cool. And little do most people know that there is a camp there and I am a camp counselor there. But if anyone comes to ohio I recommend goimg to cedar point and going to Kelly's island there is a lot of stuff to see on Kelley's like the mansion and the beautiful beaches.

[hazelnut]

I wish they put more interesting things in there about Ohio like how we have Cedar Point with World record breaking roller coasters and that there are historical plaques all over Ohio. And jist like New York City there are divisions like Bexley, the West and the East(im not joking that is what they are called you can look on Google Maps.)

[thatonekid]

I live in Etna right next to Lancaster and drove by the basket a lot

[mauriziacruz]

Columbus ❤️🙌🏽🇺🇸 there's more to our state though! Please give a chance as it's one of the most beautiful scenic places you could visit.. our history is crazy and amazing being a source of the Underground Railroad it can be absolutely amazing for history buffs!

[aarons]

I have lived in Ohio my inter life and an just hired and wanted to know more about it

[timothyreiley]

Metamora Waterville Dayton Zanesville Granville Berea Cincinnati

[doubleodie]

So ohio is not only the birthplace of flight but also the birthplace of electric vehicles you guys are welcome by the way