Central Business District in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus

Circa 458 BC

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009

1. Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus Marker

Inscription.
The legendary Roman is seen here after he had defeated the Aequians and rescued the trapped Roman army. With one hand he returns the fasces, symbol of power as appointed dictator of Rome. His other hand holds the plow, as he resumes the life of a citizen and farmer.

Our city was named in 1790 by Governor Arthur St. Clair, member of the Society of the Cincinnati, an order of Revolutionary War officers whose first president was George Washington.

Given to the city, to honor the volunteer spirit of the citizen-soldier, Cincinnatus, by members and friends of the Cincinnatus Association.

Erected 1984 by Cincinnatus Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1790.

Location. 39° 6.009′ N, 84° 29.94′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in the Central Business District. It can be reached from East Pete Rose Way. Marker is along the Ohio River in Sawyer Point Park, about 100 feet east of the Newport Southbank pedestrian bridge (former Louisville & Nashville Railroad bridge). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 East Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati OH 45202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and in the Ohio River Valley.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1749 French Claims to Ohio River Valley (a few steps from this marker); The Irish in Cincinnati (within shouting distance of this marker); Bicentennial Commons at Sawyer Point (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sultana (within shouting distance of this marker); Cincinnati's German Heritage (within shouting distance of this marker); The Black Brigade of Cincinnati (within shouting distance of this marker); Ohio’s First Publicly Owned Water System (approx. ¼ mile away); Corporal Merrill Laws Ricketts Marine Corps Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.

Also see . . . Cincinnatus. (Submitted on December 17, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus Statue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009

2. Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus Statue and Marker

Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009

3. Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus Statue

"Lucius (Lucky) Quinctus Pigasus" by Eric Reed Greiner image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009

4. "Lucius (Lucky) Quinctus Pigasus" by Eric Reed Greiner

Looking north, with Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus statue in background.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 31, 2009

5. "Lucius (Lucky) Quinctus Pigasus" by Eric Reed Greiner

Ohio River beyond railing in far right distance.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 7,812 times since then and 278 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 17, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.