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    Ohio River - Wikipedia

    • The Ohio River is a 981-mile-long (1,579 km) river in the United States. It is located at the boundary of the Midwestern and Southern United States, flowing in a southwesterly direction from western Pennsylvania to its mouth on the Mississippi River at the southern tip of Illinois. It is the third largest river by discharge volume in the United States and the la… See more

     How It Shaped America
    How It Shaped America
    The Ohio River is the third largest river by discharge volume in the United States and the largest tributary of the Mississippi River, dividing the east from the west.
    Etymology

    The name "Ohio" comes from the Seneca language (an Iroquoian language), Ohi:yo' (roughly pronounced oh-hee-yoh, with the vowel in "hee" held longer), a proper name derived from ohiːyoːh ("good river"), therefore lit… See more

    History

    The river had great significance in the history of the Native Americans, as numerous prehistoric and historic civilizations formed along its valley. For thousands of years, Native Americans used the river a… See more

    Ecology

    The Ohio River as a whole is ranked as the most polluted river in the United States, based on 2009 and 2010 data. The more industrial and regional West Virginia/Pennsylvania tributary, the Monongah… See more

    Economy

    The Ohio River is extensively industrialized and populated. Regular barge traffic carries cargoes of oil, steel and other industrial goods produced in the region. Major cities located along the northern and southern banks of th… See more

    Geography and hydrography

    The combined Allegheny-Ohio river is 1,310 miles (2,110 km) long and carries the largest volume of water of any tributary of the Mississippi. The Indians and early European explorers and settlers of the region ofte… See more

    Climate transition zone

    The Ohio River is a climatic transition area, as its water runs along the periphery of the humid continental and humid subtropical climate areas. It is inhabited by fauna and flora of both climates. In winter, it regularly freezes ove… See more

     
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  2. WEBJul 13, 2024 · Ohio River, major river artery of the east-central United States. Formed by the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela …

     
  3. Where Does the Ohio River Start and End: Facts about the Ohio …

  4. WEBJul 19, 2021 · Learn about the Ohio River, a 1,579km long river in the east-central United States that flows into the Mississippi River. Discover its …

  5. Ohio River Way

    WEBFeb 14, 2015 · About the Ohio River Way. Dive into our digital map to identify stopping points as you plan your trip — like campsites — or pull up the map while on the water for info like live barge locations. Building …

  6. The Ohio River, which supplies drinking water to millions of ... - NPR

  7. Ohio River: A Historical & Ecological Marvel - Ocean Info

  8. Ohio River – America's Most Endangered Rivers® of 2024

  9. Good River: Stories of the Ohio

    WEBGood River is a series of stories about the environment, economy and culture of the Ohio River watershed, produced by seven nonprofit newsrooms. The project covers topics such as pollution, dams, flooding, …

  10. The Ohio River | Ohio River Foundation

  11. The Ohio River - U.S. National Park Service

  12. How The Ohio River Was Formed | PBS LearningMedia

  13. 6 Best Small Towns To Visit Along The Ohio River | TravelAwaits

  14. Ecology | The Ohio River | Ohio River Foundation

  15. This Is the Ohio River - Life Death Rebirth of the Beautiful

  16. Ohio River - New World Encyclopedia

  17. Ohio River islands near Louisville: History and how to visit

  18. Guide to the ORW — Ohio River Way

  19. Ohio River, Ohio Travel and Vacation Guide - Visitor Information

  20. Ohio River Forecast Center

  21. Ohio River • FamilySearch