Mount Washington, Cincinnati
neighborhood of Cincinnati
Mount Washington is one of the 52 neighborhoods of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. It is located along the eastern boundary of Cincinnati and shares a border with Anderson Township. The City of Cincinnati's 2020 Statistical Neighborhood Approximation recorded a population of 15,357.
History
Mount Washington was originally part of Anderson Township and lies within the Virginia Military District. Settlers began farming the area in the 1790s. The village was laid out in 1846 by John L. Corbly and originally consisted of a small number of lots along the Ohio Pike. Stephen J. Sutton, the first purchaser, established the village's first store, served as its first postmaster, and is credited with giving Mount Washington its name.
Mount Washington was incorporated as a village on October 24, 1867. The Cincinnati, Georgetown & Portsmouth Railroad was constructed through the area in 1877–78, providing a direct transportation connection with Cincinnati. Rail and interurban development contributed to the growth of Mount Washington during the late 19th century, and by 1900 the community had approximately 800 residents.
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