What is another word for Ohio River?

Pronunciation: [ə͡ʊhˈa͡ɪə͡ʊ ɹˈɪvə] (IPA)

The Ohio River, also known as the "Beautiful River" and "Old Man River," is a major river in the Eastern United States. It has had many names throughout history, including the "Wabash River," "Shawnee River," and the "Allegheny River." In French, the river is known as "La Belle Riviere," which translates to "the beautiful river," which has been a popular name due to its scenic views. In addition, the river is sometimes referred to as the "Gateway to the South," as it served as a transportation route for goods and people traveling from the North to the South and vice versa. Other synonyms for the Ohio River include the "Big River," the "Monongahela River," and the "Mississippi of the East".

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Famous quotes with Ohio river

  • Our village was built on the Ohio River, and was a halting place on this great national road, then the only avenue of traffic between the South and the North.
    Rebecca H. Davis
  • When the scheme for the construction of a railroad from Baltimore to the waters of the Ohio River first began to take form, the United States had barely emerged from the Revolutionary period.
    John Moody
  • In the decade from the Declaration to the Constitution every state north of the Mason Dixon line, and north of the Ohio River, either abolished slavery or adopted measures leading to abolition
    Harry V. Jaffa

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