South Cumminsville, Cincinnati facts for kids
South Cumminsville is a neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is bordered by Northside, Camp Washington, Millvale, and Fay Apartments. The population was 801 at the 2010 census.
History
For years, South Cumminsville was the southern portion of a larger settlement known as Cumminsville. Cumminsville was incorporated in 1865 and annexed into Cincinnati eight years later. In the early 1900s, growth attracted many German Catholics. Cumminsville also attracted a number of African-Americans, who moved to the area of Follett and Dreman avenues. This sub-neighborhood became known as South Cumminsville, according to history books. Boosted by the opening of the Millvale apartments in the 1950s, South Cumminsville evolved into a predominantly African-American community. Many of the newcomers in the northern portions of Cumminsville became to identify themselves with Northside, while South Cumminsville retained its identity.
Notable people
- Dave Parker - professional baseball player
