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Ohio RiverMajor river, eastern central U.S. Formed by the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers, it flows northwest out of Pennsylvania, and west and southwest to form the state boundaries of Ohio–West Virginia, Ohio-Kentucky, Indiana-Kentucky, and Illinois-Kentucky. After a course of 975 mi (1,569 km), it empties into the Mississippi River at Cairo, Ill. It is navigable and has supported commerce since the earliest settlements. The river's strategic importance was recognized by the 1750s. After the French and Indian War, the English controlled the territory around the river. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The upper Ohio River watershed will include Pittsburgh; Charleston and Wheeling, West Virginia; Youngstown, Ohio (just outside Appalachia); and all the larger river towns above Cincinnati. Marine operations are being hampered, however, by the current high water and flooding on the upper Ohio River. |
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