Cincinnatians
maintain a well-earned reputation for their work ethic, productivity,
and passion for life. The comparatively low cost-of-living and high quality-of-life
insure that Cincinnati is a constant on every list of America's best places
to live, to work and to raise a family.
Cincinnati's Zoo, Pops and Reds are heralded nationally and internationally, and the city offers hundreds of additional entertainment options. Choose from an endless selection of world-class universities, cultural venues, restaurants and sporting events. Root for Cincinnati's professional teams or join in the athletic activities; shop for antiques, or view the latest in fashion and international design. Visit one of the city's museums, take a tour of unique architecture or just enjoy a romantic walk through one of the nation's largest metropolitan parks systems.
Cincinnati
is among the most accessible cities in the country and the world. Three
major interstates, the Ohio River, three major rail lines and the nation's
top-ranked airport in customer service can get you anywhere you want to
go. But, why would you want to leave?! Purchase a home in one of Cincinnati's
neighborhoods - we're glad to help!
Originally founded as the town of Losantiville in 1788, Cincinnati was renamed by Northwest Territory Commander General Arthur St. Clair in 1790 in honor of the Society of Cincinnati, an officers' organization from the Revolutionary War. An unknown frontier and Native American homeland prior to the war, America's independence led to westward expansion and Cincinnati's exploration and settlement.
Surrounded by hills and located in the historical and picturesque Ohio River Valley at the confluence of Ohio, India and Kentucky, Cincinnati offered fertile earth and the convenience of accessibility. During the mid-1800s, Cincinnati's population grew by 40 percent as a flood of German immigrants moved into the region. An extensive steamboat trade and the explosion of the pork-packing industry led to Cincinnati's role as the "Queen City of the West;" the nation's sixth largest city and third-largest manufacturing center. The German influence and thriving economy remain today.