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The term buckeye has widely been used to describe residents of Ohio in general since the mid 1800s. It became popular when supporters of William Henry Harrison's successful presidential campaign carved souvenirs out of buckeye wood.

Ohio is known as the Buckeye State because buckeye trees were prevalent in the area when the territory was settled in the late 18th century. The buckeye gets its name from its distinctive nutlike seed that, when dried, appears a rich, dark brown color with a single lighter brown spot that resembles the eye of a deer.

“Buckeyes” has been the official Ohio State nickname since 1950, but it had been in common use for many years before. The first recorded use of the term Buckeye to refer to a resident of the area was in 1788, some 15 years before Ohio became a state. Col.

Brutus Buckeye is the athletics mascot of Ohio State University and an anthromorphic buckeye nut. Brutus made his debut in 1965, with periodic updates to design and wardrobe occurring in the years since.

Being a Buckeye means having integrity and being the best of the best! Being a Buckeye means leaving it all on the something... Go, scarlet and grey! It means being a giver to Ohio State.

According to legend, the buckeye is a powerful good luck charm.

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The term buckeye has widely been used to describe residents of Ohio since the mid-1800s. It is an obvious reference to the buckeye tree and its use reportedly became popular when supporters of William Henry Harrison's presidential campaign carved souvenirs out of buckeye wood.

According to The Ohio State University's athletics department website, a buckeye is "a small, shiny, dark brown nut with a light tan patch that comes from the official state tree of Ohio, the buckeye tree." According to folklore, the Buckeye resembles the eye of a deer and carrying one brings good luck.

The change from simply "OSU" was said to "reflect the national stature of the institution." University officials wanted the institution to be known as "The Ohio State University," again, since OSU could also mean Oregon State and Oklahoma State University.

Before "Find it Here," Ohio had two tourism slogans. "Ohio, The Heart of It All" was first used in 1984 during Democratic Gov. Richard Celeste's administration, and "Ohio, So Much to Discover" promoted the state in the early 2000s during Republican Gov.

Why is Ohio called the heart of it all? ›

Though most of our hearts belong to Ohio by default (because we live here and get to revel in the beauty daily), the phrase actually has some factual backing. For one, the phrase showcased the state's central location. Nearly 50% of the US's population is within 500 miles of Ohio's capital.

“With God All Things Are Possible” became Ohio's state motto on October 1, 1959. James Mastronardo, a 12-year-old boy, recommended this quotation from the Bible.

Buckeyes are distinctive trees, known for their early spring flowers and for the seeds that have inspired the name of this unique family of trees. The nut-like seeds are shiny and dark brown, with a light-colored spot that gives them the appearance of a deer's eye.

A Buckeye is a small, shiny, dark brown nut with a light tan patch that comes from the official state tree of Ohio, the buckeye tree. The nickname is also used for the Ohio State University team's mascot, Brutus Buckeye, who is a giant nut.

The first instance of an OAC Beaver mascot was in the 1920s, when OAC students found Bevo the beaver caught in an eddy in Marys River. Bevo was then adopted as the University's mascot. The first use of the name “Benny Beaver” was applied to the plaster copy of the original cast metal statue.

If you carry a buckeye in your pocket, it'll bring you good luck. Just like a rabbit's foot or a horseshoe or a four-leaf clover, the buckeye attracts good fortune. When you first put one in your pocket, in the fall, right after the nut-like seed has ripened, the buckeye is smooth and round.

Buckeyes are distinctive trees, known for their early spring flowers and for the seeds that have inspired the name of this unique family of trees. The nut-like seeds are shiny and dark brown, with a light-colored spot that gives them the appearance of a deer's eye.

According to legend, carrying a pocketful of buckeyes brings good luck. Early Native Americans called these seeds buckeyes for their resemblance to the eyes of male deer, known as bucks.

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