Ohio really is the heart of America, so it only makes sense that it would be the most patriotic state in America. (Wouldn’t you agree?) Here are nine reasons why we think Ohio is the most patriotic state in the country:

  1. Our state flag has the same colors as the American flag.

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  1. We represent everywhere we go. (Deep state pride = deep country pride by extension.)

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  1. We even represent on the moon and in outer space. (Thanks, Neil.)

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  1. We’re home to the United States Air Force Museum.

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  1. We’re also home to the Great American Ball Park.

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  1. Our Bicentennial Barns show state and country pride and leave our unique stamp on America the Beautiful.

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  1. Ohio has produced more U.S. presidents than any other state.

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  1. We honor our veterans and troops.

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  1. We’ve been called “the heart of it all”—and always will be. <3

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Why else is Ohio the most patriotic state in the country?

Charlton Clemens/Flickr

Brandon Doan/Flickr

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center/Flickr

Ken Mist/Flickr

April Dray/OnlyInYourState

Benjamin Lehman/Flickr

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Paula R. Lively/Flickr

Jim Hiickcox/Flickr

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