Ohio State Information

Thanks for visiting the Ohio information page! This page is your resource for Ohio. Learn about state facts, history, trivia, scenic routes and information about Ohio's auto insurance laws. If you are planning to move to the great state of Ohio you will find our moving tips and the Allstate Moving Checklist and Household Inventory Record very useful.

Little Bit of History

The state of Ohio encompasses 44,825 square miles and is ranked 34th in the nation's total area. It was the 17th state to enter the union on March 1, 1803. Ohio is derived from the Seneca word ohi:yo', meaning beautiful river (French mistranslation) or large creek, which was originally the name of both the Ohio River and Allegheny River.

Essentials

Motto-

With God, all things are possible

Capital-

Columbus

Time Zone-

Eastern

Demonym-

Ohioan or Buckeye

Quarter

Introduced - 2002

Song

Beautiful Ohio

Beautiful Ohio,
thy wonders are in view,

Land where my dreams
all come true!

Did You Know?

• Akron is the rubber capital of the world.
• Cleveland became the world's first city to be lighted electrically in 1879.
• John Lambert of Ohio City made America's first automobile in 1891.
• Ohio gave America its first hot dog in 1900. Harry M. Stevens created the popular dining dog.

Want more state information like this? Look it up at 50states.com

Are you considering moving to the great state of Ohio? Here are some tips to help you get a head start right from your computer at home.

Driving in Ohio
Visit the Ohio Department of Motor Vehicles for important information on obtaining your Ohio driver's license, requirements for ID Cards, and vehicle registration.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
Moving can be daunting, especially because there are so many things to remember from getting the storage boxes to calling the utility companies. Don't forget anything with our useful moving tools:

• The Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format) will help you stay on track!
• Use Know Your Stuff, our online home inventory tool or download the Allstate Household Inventory Record to record your belongings. You can assist your movers and protect yourself by taking a full inventory of your belongings.

Regardless of where your move is, always find the moving company's registration number and check references and complaint history. This information is available at Relocation.com

Need an Insurance Policy in Ohio?
It's easy to get an auto insurance quote from Allstate and find out if switching to Allstate might help you save money on car insurance. You can also talk to an Allstate agent or call 1-866-621-6900 to get a quote over the phone.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.

Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the Ohio State Tourism site.

For more information specific to Ohio visit:

• Ohio State Catastrophe Information
• Ohio Auto Insurance Coverages

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Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Illinois