Ohio was originally inhabited by prehistoric Hopewell mound builders, who disappeared around c. AD 400.
By the time Europeans arrived in the area, it was inhabited by Native American tribed including the Iroquois, Miamis, and Wyandots.
The name, Ohio, is an Iroquoian word meaning "good river."
La Salle first explored the Ohio valley in 1669 and claimed the area for France.
After the French and Indian Wars, the area was ceded to Britain by France.
During the Treaty of Paris in 1783, Ohio became part of the vast area ceded to the United States.
In 1803, Ohio was admitted as the 17th state.
The capital is Columbus and Cleveland is the largest city.
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