http://www.history.com/photos/ohio History.com's state gallery for Ohio. Learn more about the state symbols and famous landmarks. en Copyright 2013, History.com Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT History.com 2013-05-24T04:00:00Z en Copyright 2013, History.com http://www.history.com/photos/ohio/photo1 Columbus is Ohio's largest city. Named after Christopher Columbus and founded in 1812, it became the state capital in 1816. http://www.history.com/photos/ohio/photo1 http://www.history.com/photos/ohio/photo2 In 1933, the cardinal became the official state bird of Ohio. http://www.history.com/photos/ohio/photo2 http://www.history.com/photos/ohio/photo3 Ohio State, a member of the Big 10 Conference is known for its fierce rivalry with Michigan. The school has also produced many N.F.L. players including Archie Griffin who won back-to-back Heismans. http://www.history.com/photos/ohio/photo3 http://www.history.com/photos/ohio/photo4 Located on the banks of Lake Erie in Cleveland, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opened on September 2, 1995. Icons such as Yoko Ono and Little Richard participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony. http://www.history.com/photos/ohio/photo4 http://www.history.com/photos/ohio/photo5 Situated on the Ohio River, Cincinnati is Ohio's third largest city. Nicknamed the Queen City, it's home to the Cincinnati Reds, the first professional baseball team in America. http://www.history.com/photos/ohio/photo5 http://www.history.com/photos/ohio/photo6 Born in Milan, OH, inventor Thomas Edison holds over 1,000 patents. Here we see his glasses and a book on display at his birthplace museum. http://www.history.com/photos/ohio/photo6 http://www.history.com/photos/ohio/photo7 Ohio had a major role in the success of the Underground Railroad. Many slaves made the dangerous journey north and passed through the Buckeye state as they crossed the Ohio River to freedom. http://www.history.com/photos/ohio/photo7 http://www.history.com/photos/ohio/photo8 William T. Sherman, born in Lancaster, OH, was one of the most successful generals during the Civil War. His famous march through Georgia and the Carolinas were critical in the Union's victory. http://www.history.com/photos/ohio/photo8 http://www.history.com/photos/ohio/photo9 The Hall of Fame opened in Canton, OH in 1963 with 17 inductees. Some of the legends in that initial class were Sammy Baugh, Harold "Red" Grange, Don Huston and Bronko Nagurski. http://www.history.com/photos/ohio/photo9 http://www.history.com/photos/ohio/photo10 Cedar Point is home to one of the world's tallest and fastest roller coasters -- The Mean Streak (seen here). http://www.history.com/photos/ohio/photo10 http://www.history.com/photos/ohio/photo11 Students tend to an injured friend during the 1970 protest against the Viet Nam War. The National Guard open fired on students killing four. The incident inspired the Neil Young song, "Ohio." http://www.history.com/photos/ohio/photo11