HOUSEGUESTS

Since we are entertaining loved ones from both ends of the country this month, here are some statistics for your entertainment.

Ohio was the 17th state admitted to the Union in 1803
Florida was the 27th state admitted to the Union in 1845
California was the 31st state admitted to the Union in 1850

California is the 3rd largest state
Florida is the 22nd largest state
Ohio is the 34th largest state

California is 1st in population and has about 233 people/square mile
Florida is 4th in population and has about 309 people/square mile
Ohio is 7th in population and has about 277 people/square mile

Mt. Whitney in California has elevation of 14,505 feet above sea level
Campbell Hill in Ohio has elevation of 1,550 feet
Britton Hill in Florida has elevation of 345 feet

The coast of Florida is its low point
The Ohio River is the low point in Ohio at 455 feet above sea level
Death Valley in California is 282 feet below sea level

Florida has about 61% Caucasian, 20% Hispanic and 15% African Americans
California has about 42% Caucasian, 36% Hispanic, 12% Asian and 6% African Americans
Ohio has about 86% Caucasian, 1% Hispanic and 12% African Americans