History and Description of the Metropolitan Cincinnati Regional Area

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Founded in the late 1700s, the city was named Losantiville. This city was made up of two log houses and many cabins. The pioneer inhabitants were dangerously close to the Indians who had been forced from their land. The governor of Losantiville was the great General St. Clair. He was responsible for changing the name from Losantiville to Cincinnati in honor of the Society of Cincinnati, an organization of Revolutionary War Officers. It was the birth place of America's 27th President William Howard Taft. According to Winston Churchill, Cincinnati was "The most beautiful of America's inland cities."

Today Cincinnati is still one of the most beautiful cities in America. It has often been in the top ten most livable cities by the Partners for Livable Communities. Cincinnati was also named in the top ten of Esquire magazine's Cities that Rock.

There are many attractions located in the city such as: the Cincinnati Zoo, William Howard Taft National Historic Site, Taft Museum of Art, Irwin M Conservatory, Harriet Beecher Stowe House, Contemporary Arts Center, Showboat Majestic Theater, Kings Island and many more!

Cincinnati is a great place to raise a family and seek and education. Parents can choose from 22 elementary schools and 22 high schools. Cincinnati is also home to many colleges such as The College of Mt. St. Joseph, The University of Cincinnati, Xavier University, and Antonelli College.

Greater Cincinnati has developed into a major center for research and development, manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing, insurance, finance and health services. Among its prominent manufacturing groups are transportation equipment, which includes aircraft engines and auto parts; food and kindred products; metal working and general industrial machinery; chemicals; fabricated metal products; printing and publishing.