Cincinnati Police Department History – Pre-1800

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   Cincinnati Police Department History – Pre-1800
1630
The first night watch is formed in Boston, Massachusetts.
5
1658
Paid watchmen in Boston, Philadelphia, and New York.
5
1693
First uniformed police officer hired (unknown city).
5
1731
First police station built (unknown city).
5
1788
2-Sep
Brown, John
Sheriff appointed by Gen. Arthur St. Clair, as well as other court officers.
28-Dec
Losantaville settled — 3rd landing for the permanent settlement — 740 acres, bounded by what is now Central Avenue, Liberty Street, and Broadway.
1
Population – Settlement – 11 families with 24 unmarried men.
1
1789
1-Jun
Dougherty, Major, US Army
140 men arrived from Fort Harmar and built 4 block houses between Broadway and Lawrence on Third Street. Began construction on Fort Washington.
1
Nov
Soldiers moved into Fort Washington.
1
1790
2-Jan
St. Clair, General Arthur, Governor
Hamilton County created by proclamation issued by governor of the Northwest Territory. Named for Alexander Hamilton, then Secretary of Treasury. Originally 1/8 of State, but 10 other counties formed.

 

 

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