Ohio River - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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 …
Ohio River | Geography, History & Importance | Britannica
WEB2 days ago · Ohio River, major river artery of the east-central United States. Formed by the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers at Pittsburgh, it flows northwest out of Pennsylvania, then in a general southwesterly direction to join the Mississippi River at Cairo, Illinois (see photograph),
Where Does the Ohio River Start and End: Facts about the Ohio River ...
WEBThe Ohio River is at the boundary of the Midwestern and Southern United States, flowing southwesterly 981 miles (1582 km) long, starting at the confluence of the Allegheny & the Monongahela Rivers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and ending in Cairo, Illinois, where it flows into the Mississippi River.
Ohio River - WorldAtlas
WEBJul 19, 2021 · The Ohio River is a 1,579km long river in the east-central United States. The name “Ohio” has been derived from the native Seneca language, where the term “Ohi:yo’” literally means “Good River”. The Ohio River serves as a source of drinking water for over five million people and more than 25 million people live in the Ohio River ...
The Ohio River - U.S. National Park Service
WEBDec 30, 2019 · Beginning at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Ohio is formed by the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers. It ends 981 miles later at Cairo, Illinois when it empties into the Mississippi. The average depth is 24 feet, with the deepest section of 130 feet near Louisville, Kentucky.
Quick Facts | The Ohio River | Ohio River Foundation
WEBThe Ohio River is 981 miles long, starting at the confluence of the Allegheny and the Monongahela Rivers in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and ending in Cairo, Illinois, where it flows into the Mississippi River. The Ohio River flows through or borders six states: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Ohio River - New World Encyclopedia
WEBIt is approximately 981 miles (1,579 km) long and is located in the eastern United States. Flowing through or along the border of six states, its drainage basin encompasses 14 states, including many of the states of the southeastern U.S. through its largest tributary, the Tennessee River.
Ohio River: A Historical & Ecological Marvel - Ocean Info
WEBNamed The Great River by North American tribes, the Ohio River is rich in history and a biodiverse life source for mankind for hundreds of years. The Ohio River’s waters, buzzing with life and industry, are steeped in a rich history and hold an …
The Ohio River, which supplies drinking water to millions of ... - NPR
WEBApr 19, 2023 · AILSA CHANG, HOST: The Ohio River supplies drinking water to millions of people between Pennsylvania and Illinois. It's also one of the most endangered rivers in the country, according to a new...
History of the Ohio River - Ohio River Water Trail
WEBOhio River History. The Ohio River is formed by the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers at Point State Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It ends 981 miles downstream in Cairo, Illinois, where it flows into the Mississippi River. At this convergence, the Ohio is actually larger than the Mississippi.
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