State Facts

Capital City: Columbus

Nickname: The Buckeye State

Motto: "With God, all things are possible"

Bird: Cardinal

Flower: Scarlet Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus)

Number of Counties: 88

Number of Electoral Votes: 18

Admission to Statehood: March 1, 1803 (17th State)

Primary Timezone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)