Incorporated in 1819, Cincinnati was named for Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus, a Roman Emperor. Cincinnatus’ rule was marked by his coming to power to bring order to the land and then graciously leaving the throne once civility was restored. He was an apparent inspiration for George Washington and as there were so many places named after him, why not Cincinnati for this fertile land at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers? The manhole cover was made at the Bardes Foundry now known as ILSCO after an acquisition in the 1950’s. The foundry made cast iron stoves and related items and this example is quite rare as most similar patterns do not have the foundry name. Now, this bit of history is yours-Cin Cin!