49 Ohio Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Kenton, Chief Editor·Updated May 2025·6 min read

Whether you're a Ohioan looking to test your knowledge or someone curious about this state's unique contributions to America, this Ohio trivia is for you.

1What is the official state flower of Ohio?
2Which U.S. President called Ohio home and is famously known for his 'Rough Riders'?
3In which Ohio city is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame located?
4Which river caught fire in 1969, leading to environmental reforms?
5Which Ohio city is known as the 'Queen City'?
6What famous toy was invented by Arthur Granjean and introduced in Ohio?
7Ohio is known as the 'Birthplace of ___?'
8Which Ohio city is home to the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
9Which astronaut and Ohioan was the first man to step on the moon?
10In what year did Ohio become a state?
11What is the capital city of Ohio?
12Which large lake borders Ohio to the north?
13Which Ohio city is known for its rubber and tire industry?
14How many presidents were born in Ohio?
15What is the official state bird of Ohio?
16Which amusement park in Ohio is known for its roller coasters?
17Who was the famous Ohioan known as the 'King of the Cowboys'?
18In which Ohio city would you find the National Museum of the US Air Force?
19Which large island in Lake Erie is a popular tourist destination in Ohio?
20Which Ohio city is home to the main campus of Ohio State University?
21Who was the famous sharpshooter from Ohio who performed in Buffalo Bill's Wild West show?
22What type of snake, found only in Ohio, gives its name to a particular island in Lake Erie?
23Which holiday treat is known to have originated from Ohio in the 1800s?
24Which actress known for her role in 'Pretty Woman' was born in Smyrna, Ohio?
25What Ohio city is nicknamed 'The Glass City' due to its historical glass production?
26What fruit pie is the official state dessert of Ohio?
27Which Ohio city is home to a well-known, prestigious art museum, one of the most comprehensive in the US?
28Ohio's state motto is 'With ___ and Justice for All'?
29Which famous Ohioan was a pioneer of the American Modernist tradition?
30What nickname was given to Ohio due to its shape?
31Which prehistoric earthworks site is located in Newark, Ohio?
32Which Major League Baseball team calls Ohio home and has its origins in the 1860s?
33Which Ohio astronaut orbited the earth in Friendship 7?
34Which soft drink, known for its ginger flavor, originated in Ohio?
35What Ohio city is known for its zoo and its annual arts festival?
36Which famous pilot, known for her transatlantic flight, was from Atchison, Ohio?
37In which Ohio city would you find 'Jungle Jim's International Market', a large food store?
38What is the name of the Ohio river that shares its name with a state?
39What is the name of the famous Ohioan who became the first African American Major League Baseball player?
40What Ohio museum is dedicated to the history of the Great Lakes?
41Which Ohio city is known for hosting the World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade?
42Which prominent abolitionist called Ohio home and wrote 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'?
43Which Ohio city is home to 'King's Island', a popular amusement park?
44What novel, written by an Ohioan, tells the story of a white shark terrorizing a beach community?
45Which Ohio zoo is one of the oldest in the US?
46Which Ohio city was originally known as 'Losantiville'?
47What is the tallest point in Ohio?
48In which Ohio city is the 'Soap Box Derby' held?
49Which university is famous for its journalism program and its Scripps College?