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Ohio · State Nickname Quiz

Launch the State Nickname Quiz mini-game with Ohio as the first prompt. Quick facts and links below.

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Ohio's state nickname

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Ohio's nickname is "Buckeye State". This page launches the State Nicknames quiz with Ohio in rotation — match the nickname to the state.

Why "Buckeye State"?

"Buckeye State" was adopted as the official nickname based on a defining feature of the state — its geography, its history, or a notable plant/animal/symbol.

Quick facts

USPS code
OH
Capital
Columbus
Largest city
Columbus
Region
Midwest
Admitted to Union
1803
Nickname
Buckeye State
Electoral votes
17
Bordering states
Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Pennsylvania, West Virginia

Other Ohio games

→ Ohio · Place the State→ Ohio · State Capitals Quiz→ Ohio · USPS Abbreviation→ Ohio · State Flag Quiz

More about Ohio

→ Ohio state page → Learn the 50 US states → All US states games

Frequently asked

What is Ohio's nickname?

Buckeye State

Is this game free?

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Can I play other Ohio quizzes?

Yes — see the sibling games above. Ohio appears in every Statedoku mini-game.