Cincinnati is one of the major cities of Ohio in United States of America. This city was founded in 1788. It was founded by Colonel Robert Patterson and John Cleves Symmes. This city began as three settlements on the north shore of Ohio River.

This small settlement got its name from the Roman general and dictator named Cincinnatus. He was famous and well known because he saved Rome from destruction. Cincinnati was a home to large number of descendants who were a part of the Revolutionary Wars.

There is a strong connection between Cincinnati, Ohio and Rome till now. Revolutionary War soldiers were granted land in this small settlement. In 1802 it was chartered as a village and in 1819, Cincinnati was incorporated as a city.

Cincinnati is also popularly known as the City of Seven Hills. There are seven hills that make a beautiful crescent from the east bank to the west bank of the Ohio River. Being the largest tributary of the Mississippi River, it looks gorgeous with the seven hills flanked on the banks of Ohio River.

Quite a lot of historical beginnings took place in this city. America's first Jewish Hospital was first opened in this city in the year 1850. Similarly First Municipal Fire Department was first established in 1853 in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati later on laid six streetcar lines in 1859. European immigration took place in the city. It was one of the boomtown in the heart of America which gave a tough competition to the coastal cities in terms of wealth. Many other beginnings took place in the city of Cincinnati.

Cincinnati is considered the third largest city of Ohio. And similar with any other cities Cincinnati is rich with history. From its founding years in 1788 until now the city have experience a lot of major events which have etch into the hearths and mind of many.

The city was founded by John Cleves Symmes and Colonel Robert Patterson in 1788.

Cincinnati's Brief History

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It was first known as Losantiville. And the name was change to Cincinnati by Arthur St. Clair in 1790.

The construction of the Miami and Erie Canal in July 21, 1825, transportation in Cincinnati has been easy. Since then rapid development and expansion of the city took place and there was a time when locals call it as the Queen city.

Miami and Erie Canal of Cincinnati

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Railroads where then constructed and become a major form of transportation in Cincinnati. And in 1802 the city was connected with several railroads.

On 2nd day of September 1788 John Brown was appointed as the first sheriff of the city.

In 1859 six streetcar lines was laid out in Cincinnati and 13 years after citizen can travel on streetcars within the city.

One of the first regular professional baseball team of the country is the Cincinnati Red Stockings was founded in 1800s.

The city also played a major role in American Civil War as being the leading source of supplies and troops for the Union Army.

In 1879 Procter and Gamble began manufacturing Ivory soap.

And one of the worst riots in American History happened in 1884 at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati History on Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati#History

And to further help you in knowing how the city of Cincinnati started and learn all the major events which took place in history the Cincinnati's History Museum will be able to cater your needs.

Cincinnati History Museum

http://www.cincymuseum.org/explore_our_sites/cincinnati_history/default.asp