Did You Know....About Ohio??

What is a Buckeye??

Ohio received its nickname, the “Buckeye State” because of the many buckeye trees that once covered its hills and plains. 

(Certainly looks like a popular candy around the valley!)

There’s Nothing Wrong with Being Different!

The Ohio state flag (Ohio burgee) is the only American state flag that is not a rectangle.  The 13 stars near the circle represent the original 13 states, the 4 stars near the peak of the triangle symbolize that Ohio was the 17^th state admitted to the union.  The blue triangle represents Ohio’s hill country and it is said (but not certain) that the white “O” may just stand for Ohio.  

 

One Big Happy Family!

Ohio has 88 counties and is the 34^th biggest state in the USA.  As of 2013 OH had a population of 11,570,808 making it the seventh most populous state after CA, NY, TX, FL, IL, & PA. 

The First Permanent Settlement in OH

Marietta was Ohio's first permanent settlement. Founded in 1788 by General Rufus Putnam and named in honor of Marie Antoinette, then queen of France.

Red Light… Green Light…

Cleveland had the first traffic light in 1914. Cleveland also installed the first pedestrian button for the control of a traffic light.

Home of the Hall(s) of Fame!

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in Canton and in Cleveland is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Hot Diggity Dog! 

Ohio claims the first chewing gum in 1869, and the first hot dog in 1900.

Green Ohio!

Ohio is the leading producer of greenhouse and nursery plants.

Did you learn anything new in this blog? We hope that we were able to share a fact or two about beautiful Ohio! Remember we have locations in Bridgeport, Marietta, and Bidwell Oh.  Be sure to stop in and share your fun facts all about Ohio. 

Sources:

http://awesomeamerica.com/ohio/

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/ohio/

http://www.50states.com/bio/nickname4.htm#.U9EIMLGTH7w

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio

5 Fantastic Facts & Finds at Bridgeport Equipment & Tool!

We value our customers!

We founded our business in a small Ohio Town in 1995 and have since expanded into West Virginia and Kentucky with a total of seven locations.  We truly believe that customer satisfaction is the key to our success, therefore we offer quality products at discounted prices.  Unlike our larger competitors, you are never just a customer to us…YOU are our friends & neighbors! 

 

We take your safety seriously!

Whether you are a miner, truck driver, pipeline worker, DOT, or any other industry where safety comes first, we have you covered.  We have safety work boots, work pants, safety vests & jackets, as well as safety gear such as hard hats and safety glasses all in stock. We offer a wide range of sizes and carry trusted brands such as Carhartt, Browning, Forney, French Creek, and Rocky to name a few.  You can chose to stop in one of our stores or shop online, you will be amazed by our low pricing!

 

 

Find Something for Everyone…Even the Kids!!

We all know that kids can play hard and be hard on their clothing so why not start them off with a dependable brand! Known for its durability and long lasting wear, Carhartt is a go to brand for many households.  Carhartt uses bright colors and graphics to keep your little ones looking good as well as comfortable.  We believe that it’s never too early to be a Carhartt kid! 

 

       

We are “STIHL” Your One Stop Equipment & Tool Store!

It’s the perfect time of year to spruce up your yard or complete a home improvement project and we have what you need!  Bridgeport Equipment & Tool is an authorized servicing STIHL Dealer! We are very proud to be a retailer of the STIHL product line including chainsaws, edgers, and backpack blower/sprayers.  We also carry a full line of STIHL parts and accessories.  Stop by our Marietta, New Martinsville, or Bridgeport locations and our friendly and knowledgeable staff will be glad to assist you in any way we can.

You can “B.E.T. On Us” for the best deals on ATVs & Side x Sides!

Shop our Pennsboro, WV location to check out all the newest ATVs and Side X Sides.  We carry all your favorite manufacturers such as Polaris, Yamaha, & Honda.  You can find everything you need to be ready to ride, from helmets and gloves to goggles and tires!  If you really want to personalize your new ride, be sure to grab a cool TractorTunes stereo so that you can ride up the trail to your favorite tunes!