Ohio – Ohio's capital is Columbus

(Pronounced oh-high-oh and kuh-luhm-buhs)

To remember the capital of the US state Ohio, use the following mnemonic:

Oh! High five (Ohio) said Christopher Columbus.

Interesting facts about Columbus:

- A Planned Capital: The city was specifically laid out and built from scratch in 1812 at the confluence of two rivers to serve as the brand-new, centralised capital of Ohio.

- The Arch City: During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the downtown streets were famously spanned by dozens of massive electric wooden arches, earning the municipality a glowing, permanent nickname.

- A Giant Indoor Market: The city is home to the historic North Market, a bustling, continuous public market operating since 1876 that brings together dozens of local independent merchants, artisans, and food vendors under one roof.