Page Contents for Cincinnati, Ohio

Statistics & Facts

Location

Weather & Climate

History & History-related items

City Attractions

Government

Chamber of Commerce.

Community events.

Organizations, Churches, and Sports.

Libraries.

Schools.

Miscellany

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Statistics & Facts

The Ohio state capital is Columbus.
The population of Cincinnati is approximately 364,040 (1990), 296943 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 169,088 (1990), 133420 (2010).
The amount of land area in Cincinnati is 200.01 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 4.133 sq kilometers.
The distance from Cincinnati to Washington DC is 425 miles.
The distance to the Ohio state capital is 104 miles. (as the crow flies)
Cincinnati is positioned 39.13 degrees north of the equator and 84.50 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Cincinnati elevation is 540 feet above sea level.
Cincinnati average annual rainfall is 40 inches per year
Cincinnati average temperature is 54 degrees F.
The average low temperature is 31 degrees F.
The average high temperature is 76 degrees F.

Location

in the southwestern corner of Ohio on the Ohio River.
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Climate

moderate
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History & History Related Items

John Filson, one of the first settlers in the Ohio Valley community, named is Losantiville, meaning "town opposite the mouth" of the Licking River. The community was the location of Fort Washington, which provided military protection for the surrounding territories. In 1790, it was named Cincinnati, in honor of the Society of Cincinnati, an organization of Revolutionary War Officers. The name change took place during a visit by Arthur St. Clair, Governor of the Northwest Territory, who was a member of the Society.

Winston Churchill called Cincinnati "The most beautiful of America's inland cities." It was platted in 1788 by land speculators. Settlement did not really occur until 1794 when it was opened for newcomers. When steamboats began to reach the shore, the city began to increase and grow even more. The Miami and Erie Canals, built in the late 1820's helped with transportation so that farmers were better able to sell their produce. Other businessmen began utilizing the canal access and came in the area. By the mid 1800's, Cincinnati was the world's largest pork-packing center which gave it one of its first nicknames, "Porkopolis." Once the Civil war began, there was much division in the area, but the city eventually supported the Union. After the war was over, Cincinnati prospered. They began trading with the southern states and eventually businessmen in the area arranged for a railroad to be built connecting the town to their southern market.
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Attractions

See this page for Cincinnati Attractions

"Noted Notables"

William Howard Taft - 27th President of the United States and 10th Chief Justice of the United States was born and raised here. His home is a national historic site. See Cincinnati attractions page above for more information.
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Cincinnati City Government

Cincinnati General Services
805 Central Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45202-1947
Phone: 513-352-1904

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Cincinnati Municipal Reference
801 Plum St # 224
Cincinnati, OH 45202-5705
Phone: 513-369-6076

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Cincinnati Vital Records
1525 Elm St
Cincinnati, OH 45210-1657
Phone: 513-352-3120

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COUNTY INFORMATION

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Hamilton County Courthouse
1000 Main St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202-1217
Phone: 513-632-6500

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Hamilton County Clerk-Courts
1000 Main St # 375
Cincinnati, OH 45202-1217
Phone: 513-632-8329

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Hamilton County Recorders
138 E Court St # 205
Cincinnati, OH 45202-1226
Phone: 513-632-8644

Cincinnati Chamber

Chamber of Commerce
1317 Main St.
Cincinnati, OH 45210-6307
Phone: 513-241-2690

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Chamber Of Commerce
441 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45202-2800
Phone: 513-579-3100

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Chamber Of Commerce
3927 Floral Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212-3924
Phone: 513-351-1818

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Chamber Of Commerce
9545 Kenwood Rd # 403
Cincinnati, OH 45242-6100
Phone: 513-891-8833

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Chamber Of Commerce
9208 Village Green Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45242-7539
Phone: 513-984-0909

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Chamber Of Commerce
4440 Glen Este Withamsville Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45245-1331
Phone: 513-753-7141

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Chamber Of Commerce
8072 Beechmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45255-3145
Phone: 513-474-4802

Cincinnati Community Events

Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon
The 2nd annual marathon was run in 2000.
This is an annual event. The exact date will be different each year

The unusual name for this marathon is explained on this page

Cincinnati Organizations

Chamber of Commerce
1317 Main St.
Cincinnati, OH 45210-6307
Phone: 513-241-2690

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Chamber Of Commerce
441 Vine St
Cincinnati, OH 45202-2800
Phone: 513-579-3100

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Chamber Of Commerce
3927 Floral Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212-3924
Phone: 513-351-1818

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Chamber Of Commerce
9545 Kenwood Rd # 403
Cincinnati, OH 45242-6100
Phone: 513-891-8833

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Chamber Of Commerce
9208 Village Green Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45242-7539
Phone: 513-984-0909

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Chamber Of Commerce
4440 Glen Este Withamsville Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45245-1331
Phone: 513-753-7141

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Chamber Of Commerce
8072 Beechmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45255-3145
Phone: 513-474-4802

Cincinnati Libraries

Public Library of Cincinnati
800 Vine St.
Cincinnati, OH 45202-2009
Phone: 513-369-6900

Cincinnati Schools

Cincinnati Public Schools
2651 Burnet Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45219-2551
513-475-7000

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Cincinnati Waldorf School
745 Derby Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio
Phone: 513-541-0220
The Cincinnati Waldorf School, a private school, includes 160 students from PK through grade school. The Cincinnati Waldorf School challenges the whole child with a hands-on curriculum of traditional subjects, practical arts and experiences in nature. Questions or comments should be directed to Meredith Quigley, Enrollment Director, 513-541-0220.

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Oak Tree Montessori
300 Lytle phone: 513 241 0448
We are a 75 student charter school offering our students many private school advantages like small classes and individualized attention.
Located in downtown Cincinnati, we are a convenient option for parents who work downtown.

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Roger Bacon High School
A Franciscan High School
4320 Vine St.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Phone: 513-641-1300
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St. Xavier High School
600 North Bend Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45224-1499
Phone: (513) 761-7600

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HIGHER EDUCATION

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University of Cincinnati
2624 Clifton
Cincinnati, OH 45220-2802
Phone: 513-556-6000

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Xavier University
3800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45207-1035
Phone: 513-745-3000 Cincinnati

Miscellany

Rose Hills Cemetery in Whittier California is the largest cemetery in the United States at over 1,000 acres. Spring Grove Cemetery in Cincinnati is second with 733 acres and Crown Hill in Indianapolis is third with 555 acres