Is Southern Ohio considered part of the south? (Cincinnati, Kent: school, move)

[CityCityMan]

Originally Posted by rubber_factory

i am told that there's a southern accent in ohio, supposedly, but I have never actually heard this spoken, and I don't know if I believe it.

I suppose if -for cultural reasons - I can consider northern virginia "the north", then southern ohio may have some claim on being southern.

There is a southern accent. It's in Southeast Ohio. I've even heard some people from Southwest Ohio with a little twang. But, the whole state certainly doesn't have it.. and not many people live in Southeast Ohio as it's very rural. Probably only a few hundred thousand people out of Ohio's 11 million.

[CityCityMan]

Originally Posted by LovinDecatur

Absolutely not. They were on the wrong side of the War of Northern Aggression.

At this point, the Civil War has little relevance. Culturally, Southeast Ohio is far more southern in culture. Southern accents, sweet tea and southern cooking, etc. Like I said, it's probably more Appalachian with some Southern influences. It certainly is NOTHING like Northeast Ohio... not one similarity other than the state that is shared.

[DeaconJ]

Southern Ohio is not part of the South - we don't want it, thank you.

It is one of many transitional areas between two regions. There is really no debate as to which region it belongs.

[CityCityMan]

Originally Posted by DeaconJ

Southern Ohio is not part of the South - we don't want it, thank you.

It is one of many transitional areas between two regions. There is really no debate as to which region it belongs.

Of course it's not part of the South. I said it has zero Midwest characteristics and is definitely more Southern culturally. Get off your high horse buddy.

[DeaconJ]

Originally Posted by CityCityMan

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I never said it was part of the South. I said it has zero Midwest characteristics and is definitely more Southern culturally. Get off your high horse buddy.

I would appreciate it if you would refrain from such personal attacks. I wasn't even responding to you...mine was a response to the OP. If I'm responding to you, I will quote your post. I could care less what you were saying - I didn't even READ your posts.

[Marietta89]

Originally Posted by CityCityMan

At this point, the Civil War has little relevance. Culturally, Southeast Ohio is far more southern in culture. Southern accents, sweet tea and southern cooking, etc. Like I said, it's probably more Appalachian with some Southern influences. It certainly is NOTHING like Northeast Ohio... not one similarity other than the state that is shared.

Thanks for the information. It is nice to hear outsiders view on our region.

[CityCityMan]

Originally Posted by DeaconJ

I would appreciate it if you would refrain from such personal attacks. I wasn't even responding to you...mine was a response to the OP. If I'm responding to you, I will quote your post. I could care less what you were saying - I didn't even READ your posts.

Wasn't a personal attack, more playful teasing

Originally Posted by Marietta89

Thanks for the information. It is nice to hear outsiders view on our region.

You guys have some beautiful forests, valley's, and areas to hike as well!

[skinem]

...not by Southerners.

[LINative]

Originally Posted by Marietta89

Was wondering what type of culture Southern Ohio is considered? I grew up in Marietta, Oh right across the Ohio river from a slave plantation in WV. I do not feel like I have much in common with the folks up north. What is the national outlook on this?

I am not from that area but I would guess that the Ohio River makes an excellent boundary between regions. It is also easier to have regional boundaries at the state line. Been like that for a long time.

If you see Southern influence in the Midwest (or vice-versa), wouldn't it be best to say that area simply has "Southern influence" in the Midwest?

Part of Ohio also has Appalachian influence and Northeastern influence. Actually a pretty interesting boundary state.

[ki0eh]

Originally Posted by CityCityMan

You guys have some beautiful forests, valley's, and areas to hike as well!

Y'alls have the only pawpaws on the North Country National Scenic Trail ( NCTA (http://www.northcountrytrail.org/trail-explore_by_state.php?state_id=2 - broken link) ), I read in the magazine.