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    • 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

    CountryUnited States
    StatesPennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois
    CitiesPittsburgh, PA, East Liverpool, OH, Steubenville, OH, Wheeling, WV, Parkersburg, WV, Huntington, WV, Ashland, KY, Portsmouth, OH, Cincinnati, OH, Louisville, KY, Owensboro, KY, Evansville, IN, Henderson, KY, Mount Vernon, IN, Paducah, KY, Cairo, IL
    SourceAllegheny River
    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

    Geology

    From a geological standpoint, the Ohio River is young. Before the river was created, large parts of North America were covered by water forming a saltwater lake about 200 miles across and 400 miles in length. The … See more

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    Ohio River | Geography, History & Importance

    Oct 7, 2024 · Learn about the Ohio River, a major tributary of the Mississippi River that flows through four U.S. states and drains an area of 203,900 square …

       
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      Ohio River - WorldAtlas

      Jul 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 sources, tributaries, dams, climate, wildlife, pollution, and historical significance.

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      The Ohio River - U.S. National Park Service

      Dec 30, 2019 · Learn about the Ohio River, a major North American river that is part of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. Discover its origin, name, significance, and commercial use from the 18th to the 20th century.

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

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      Ohio River: A Historical & Ecological Marvel - Ocean Info

      Learn about the Ohio River, a historical and ecological marvel that flows through six states and supports millions of people and wildlife. Discover its geography, sources, threats, and conservation efforts.

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      History of the Ohio River

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      Mar 19, 2024 · In a one-hour story spanning 981 miles, This Is the Ohio, a new documentary by Morgan Atkinson, inspires, entertains, and offers a fresh perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the Ohio River and its …

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      Ohio River - New World Encyclopedia

      Learn about the Ohio River, the largest tributary of the Mississippi River, and its geography, geology, history, and development. The Ohio River flows through six states and has a rich cultural and natural heritage.

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    • Ohio Department of Health
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    • National Wildlife Federation
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      Water Water Everywhere: Restoring the Ohio River Basin

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      Ohio River, PA, OH, WV, KY, IN & IL - United States Army

    • Ohio Department of Health
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      Fishing the Ohio River - Ohio Department of Natural Resources

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      Ohio River – Wikipedia

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      Ohio River - Wikiwand

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      Lack of rain contributes to low river levels | News | wsiltv.com

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      Nashville-based restaurant expands North of the Ohio River

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      Lake to River’s Boyarko inducted into Association of Ohio …

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      THE MAD RIVER TAVERN - Updated October 2024

      Yelp users haven’t asked any questions yet about The Mad River Tavern. Recommended Reviews. Your trust is our top concern, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews. Username. Location. …