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- On May 9, 1902, the flag that flew over the Ohio Building during the Pan-American Exposition was adopted as the official state flag. All other U.S. state flags are rectangular, but Eisenmann designed a pennant-shaped flag called a swallowtail burgee to represent Ohio.
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- The State Bird: Cardinal. Adopted: 1933. With red plumage and a distinct song, cardinals can be found across Ohio year-round. Division of Wildlife Biologist Dr. Laura Kearns explains what connects one of America’s favorite backyard birds to the Buckeye State.
- The State Frog: Bullfrog. Adopted: 2010. A deep croak connects male bullfrogs with their own chorus line. Wildlife biologist Kipp Brown describes the Ohio state frog’s song, its purpose, and why you shouldn’t count on getting your hands on one.
- The State Insect: Ladybug. Adopted: 1975. Did you know NASA sent ladybugs to space? Wildlife Technician Sarah Stankavich explains what Ohio’s official state insect has in common with several other state symbols.
- The State Tree: Ohio Buckeye. Adopted: 1953. Solid and strong, the buckeye tree is an essential symbol of our state. Forester Tyler Stevenson explains where the buckeye gets its name and why this tree will always be associated with Ohio.
Since the early 19th century, Ohio lawmakers have identified several symbols to represent the state. State Flag. The Ohio Burgee. Ohio’s state flag is called the Ohio burgee and was designed by John Eisenmann in 1901. It was adopted as the state flag in 1902.
The official state tree of Ohio is the Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra). Perhaps the earliest example of what can be included as an official state symbol of Ohio was, at least until the mid-20th century, unofficial. Ohio natives have long been referred to as Buckeyes, although the debate on when this exactly began is inconclusive.
- Eastern Gray Squirrel. Scientific Name: Sciurus carolinensis. Average Length (Including tail): 16.6 – 21.6 inches / 42 – 55 cm. Weight: 14 – 21 oz / 400 – 600 grams.
- American Red Squirrel. Scientific Name: Tamiasciurus hudsonicus. Average Length (Including tail): 11- 14 inches / 28 – 35.5 cm. Weight: 7.1–8.8 oz / 200–250 g.
- Fox Squirrel. Scientific Name: Sciurus niger. Average Length (Including tail): 17.7 – 27.6 inches / 45 – 70 cm. Weight: 1.1 – 2.2 pounds / 500 – 1000 grams.
- Southern Flying Squirrel. Scientific Name: Glaucomys volans. Average Length (Including tail): 8.3 – 10.2 inches / 21 – 26 cm. Weight: 2- 3 oz / 56 – 85 grams.
- The Seal of Ohio. Adopted: Early 1800s. The state of Ohio has had an official seal for more than 150 years. Over that time period, the Ohio government has made several modifications to the seal.
- The Flag of Ohio. Adopted: Early 1902. Download the State Flag of Ohio Brochure(opens in a new window) Ohio’s official flag was adopted by an act of the Ohio Legislature on May 9, 1902.
- The State Flower: Red Carnation. Adopted: 1904. Ohio adopted its official state flower, the red carnation, in 1904. The state Legislature chose the red carnation to honor President William McKinley, an Ohioan, who was assassinated in 1901.
- The State Bird: Cardinal. Adopted: 1933. In 1933, the Ohio General Assembly made the cardinal Ohio's state bird. The cardinal's scientific name is Cardinalis cardinalis.
The State Tree: Ohio Buckeye. Adopted: 1953 Solid and strong, the buckeye tree is an essential symbol of our state. Forester Tyler Stevenson explains where the buckeye gets its name and why this tree will always be associated with Ohio.
Jun 1, 2021 · Here are five things to know about Ohio squirrels: 1. The southern flying squirrel is the most common of Ohio’s squirrel species, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, though the animals mostly live in the southeast part of the state and are rarely seen because they’re nocturnal.
