Mount Auburn in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Auburn Avenue
1830 - 1900
September 25, 2022
1. Auburn Avenue Marker
In 1819, the first known residents of the Mt. Auburn hilltop were wealthy families who built country estates. After 1849, when Mt. Auburn was annexed to Cincinnati, it continued to grow as a residential suburb. Prominent businessmen and professionals built elegant homes on Auburn Avenue, while the side streets and hillside attracted a diverse population.
The city introduced services to Mt. Auburn - water, gas, schools, and public transportation. In turn, the residents provided the city with cultural, economic, and political leadership. By the late 19th century, Mt. Auburn became a densely populated neighborhood with commercial, industrial, and civic activities.
In the 1960s, some of the aging buildings were abandoned. The community began an ongoing effort to adapt the older buildings for new uses.
Marker contains sketches of homes along Auburn Avenue.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1819.
Location. 39° 7.175′ N, 84° 30.512′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in Mount Auburn. Marker is on Auburn Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2038 Auburn Avenue, Cincinnati OH 45219, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this
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Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 15, 2012
2. Auburn Avenue Marker
September 25, 2022
3. Auburn Avenue Marker
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 15, 2012
4. Taft Home on Auburn Avenue
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 10, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 547 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 1, 2022. 2. submitted on September 10, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 3. submitted on October 1, 2022. 4. submitted on September 10, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
