Cities in the Buckeye State Quiz | States

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1. We start our journey through the state of Ohio just off the shores of Lake Erie. Founded in 1796, it is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and three major sports franchises. Two of these franchise's stadiums are side by side, one of them doubling as a hockey arena for the Lake Erie Monsters. Where are we?

Answer: Cleveland

Cleveland was named after its founder, Moses Cleaveland, who founded the city in 1796. Numerous attractions spread across the city, including the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Cleveland hosts an annual air show at Burke Lakefront Airport right next door, with First Energy Stadium, home of the NFL's Browns, just down the road. MLB's Cleveland Indians home field is found right next door to the home arena for the NBA's Cavaliers, which is also home to the Lake Erie Monsters hockey team, which plays in the AHL, the equivalent to minor leagues in baseball.

2. Our next city stop in the Buckeye State is just a relatively short drive down Interstate 77. This city is home to one of the most well known children's hospitals in the United States, and is known as the "Rubber Capital of the World." Where are we now?

Answer: Akron

Founded in 1825, Akron quickly became known for its vast rubber production after Goodyear Tires was founded in 1898. Akron is home to the AA minor league affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, the Akron Rubber Ducks. Formerly known as the Aeros, the team changed its name to the Rubber Ducks to pay homage to the city's famed rubber production. Aside from rubber, the city of Akron is best known for the Akron Children's Hospital, which treats roughly a million patients each year.

Their world class staff and treatments has led to an expansion of the Akron Children's name to other smaller locations in the state.

3. As we head west across Ohio, we reach one of the most famous amusement parks in the country. Opened in 1870, it is appropriately dubbed, "America's Roller Coast," because of their wide variety of roller coasters and rides. They're so popular, people come from all over the country to experience the thrill. Where are we?

Answer: Sandusky

Cedar Point is one of the most famous parks in the United States. Even though the park boasts the largest number of roller coasters in the country, the people at Cedar Point are constantly updating and adding new rides every few years. Cedar Point may be one of the most popular parks in the country, but its location in the Buckeye State isn't nearly as well known.

4. Our next stop through Ohio takes us through the state capital. Founded in 1812, it was built where the Olentangy and Scioto Rivers meet. Home to Ohio State University and named after a famous explorer, where are we?

Answer: Columbus

Columbus is found near the center of the state, located in Franklin County. The state's most popular university, Ohio State, is based in Columbus. It's also home to the Columbus Blue Jackets hockey team, and the Columbus Crew professional soccer team. Columbus also has a major airport within its limits, named after John Glenn.

5. Our next stop through the Buckeye State finds us roughly at the halfway point between Cleveland and Columbus. This city is best known for its penitentiary that was the site of the 1994 film, "The Shawshank Redemption." Do you know where we are?

Answer: Mansfield

The Ohio State Reformatory is the most well known site located in Mansfield. Most of the film, starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, was shot in Mansfield. The film's plot is based around Shawshank Prison, located in Maine, and centered around Robbins' character, unjustly convicted for murdering his wife.

The city of Mansfield has payed homage to the film's success, by marking various locations from the film along what is known as "The Shawshank Trail." These locations have become tourist attractions for the film's fans.

There have been other films shot at the Ohio State Reformatory, but none have been nearly as successful as "Shawshank."

6. Let's head north again for our next stop. This city, found just south of Akron, was founded in 1805, and was the home of William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States. It's also more famously known as the location of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Where are we?

Answer: Canton

Located approximately 20 miles south of the city of Akron, Canton hosts the Hall of Fame Game every NFL preseason. NFL players inducted into the Hall of Fame are forever immortalized in Canton, and the Hall of Fame game pays homage to those players at the start of every season, by hosting the first preseason game on the league's calendar. President William McKinley was born and raised in Canton, and spent most of his life, and time as President there.

It's also the location of his final resting place, and the home of the First Ladies National Historic site, which honors the First Ladies of the United States.

7. This Ohio city is located just of the western shores of Lake Erie, and was founded in 1833. It's found on the banks of the Maumee River, and is known as "The Glass City," as it is also the location of several glass manufacturers. Where are we?

Answer: Toledo

Toledo was a point of contention between Ohio and Michigan at one point. In fact, there was a battle between the two states for the city of Toledo from 1835 and 1836, which has been dubbed "The Toledo War." Both states had laid claim to the city because of the dispute between the two states about the actual state line in that area.

At the end of the Toledo War, the state of Ohio was awarded the city, while in exchange, Michigan was granted most of what is now its Upper Peninsula.

8. This city, found approximately 40 miles south of Toledo, was founded shortly after the end of the War of 1812. It was named after James Findlay, a colonel who built a stockade in the Great Black Swamp region, used for sheltering troops during the war. Name the city.

Answer: Findlay

Colonel James Findlay's shelter became known as "Fort Findlay," which was decommissioned at the end of the war. Findlay was included in the Underground Railroad, one of many spots for slaves to hide while escaping to freedom before the Civil War. Findlay even hosted the Ohio State Music Festival in 1884, a festival in which future President Warren G. Harding performed!

9. Our penultimate stop across Ohio is the home city of the Wright Brothers, who owned a bicycle repair shop here. They didn't take their first flight here, but the city's affiliation with Orville and Wilbur is still celebrated. Where are we now?

Answer: Dayton

Along with being the home of Orville and Wilbur Wright, Dayton also lays claim to Wright-Patterson Air Force base, and the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The location of the museum and the Air Force base pays homage in a way, to the Wright brothers. Dayton also honors the Wright brothers with one of the universities in Dayton named after them as well.

10. Our final city stop in the Ohio is one of the southernmost major cities in the state. Originally settled in 1788, it hosts major sports teams from Major League Baseball, and the National Football League. IN which city, well known for its love of chili, are we concluding our journey?

Answer: Cincinnati

Cincinnati is known as the "Chili Capital of the World," and is home to many franchises, including Skyline Chili. Cincy is also home to the MLB's Reds, the NFL's Bengals, and the University of Cincinnati Bearcats. The development of steamboats in the early 1800s led to rapid success and expansion of the city, as it is situated on the banks of the Ohio River.

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Cities in the Buckeye State Trivia Quiz

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