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Ohio's official symbols
Nickname
The Buckeye State
State bird
Northern Cardinal
State flower
Scarlet Carnation
State tree
Ohio Buckeye
State motto
With God, all things are possible
State song
Beautiful Ohio
Capital
Columbus
Statehood year
1803
About state symbols
Every US state has officially designated symbols — usually a bird, flower, tree, motto, and song — chosen to represent the state's identity, history, or natural environment. These symbols often appear on state license plates, state quarters, government seals, and tourism materials.
How Ohio got its nickname
Ohio is best known as "The Buckeye State." The nickname reflects the state's signature feature.
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