👉 In the context of United States history and politics, Cincinnati is a city in Ohio that was founded as a settlement by George Washington on September 17, 1783. It was named after Benjamin Franklin, who visited the area during the Revolutionary War. The term "cincinnatia" is derived from the phrase "cincinnatus," which means "to return to your home." This is often used as a metaphor for returning to one's roots or home after leaving a place