Mission guide
Ohio Cincinnati Mission
The Ohio Cincinnati Mission serves a historic region centered on Cincinnati, where English and Spanish are spoken.
- English
- Spanish
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2 Nephi 33:6 as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
Weak Things Become Strong, in the language of this mission
"I make weak things become strong" (Ether 12:27) as it reads in the Book of Mormon for each language spoken here.
About the mission
Missionaries speak English and Spanish. Families may hear both languages used in local congregations and missionary work.
At a glance
- Country
- United States
- Main city
- Cincinnati, Ohio (309,317 people in 2020)
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5)
- Climate
- Hot, humid summers and moderately cold winters, with about 23.3 inches of snow each winter
- Church in Ohio
- 65,991 members, 15 stakes, 132 congregations
- Mission languages
- English and Spanish
A short history of the area
The city grew as a transportation and commercial center along the Ohio River. The Miami and Erie Canal connected Cincinnati to Lake Erie by 1840, and the city completed the Cincinnati Southern Railway to Chattanooga in 1880. Cincinnati is also known by names such as the Queen City, Porkopolis, and the City of Seven Hills.
The Church here
- 1831Ohio minister Sidney Rigdon and much of his congregation in Mentor encountered missionaries and joined the Church.
- 1831–1838Kirtland, Ohio, served as Church headquarters.
- 1836The Kirtland Temple was completed after three years of labor.
- 1958A stake was organized in Cincinnati.
- 1967The Ohio Mission was organized.
- 1974The Ohio Mission was renamed the Columbus Ohio Mission.
- 1998An additional mission was organized with headquarters in Cincinnati.
- 1999Latter-day Saints hosted a community open house for the Columbus Ohio Temple before its dedication.
- 2010Church archivists worked with the Geauga County Archives Department to digitally preserve historical documents.
Temples nearby
Cincinnati Ohio Temple
Announced · Near Cincinnati
Louisville Kentucky Temple
Dedicated March 19, 2000 · About 90 miles from Cincinnati
Indianapolis Indiana Temple
Dedicated August 23, 2015 · About 100 miles from Cincinnati
Columbus Ohio Temple
Dedicated September 4, 1999 · About 100 miles from Cincinnati
The Book of Mormon here
Missionaries in this mission share the Book of Mormon in these languages. Tap a cover to read it free.
Cover art is an illustration. Links open the free edition on ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
Before you go
Phrases to learn
- HolaHello
- ¿Cómo está?How are you?
- GraciasThank you
- Por favorPlease
Foods to try
- Cincinnati chili (spiced sauce served over noodles, often with cheese, onions, or beans)
- Goetta (a pork or pork-and-beef sausage made with pin-head oats and spices)
- Mock turtle soup (a soup made with ground beef, hard-boiled eggs, and ketchup)
- Opera creams (a traditional local candy served at Cincinnati ice cream parlors)
Fun facts
- Cincinnati was called the Paris of America in the late 19th century because of ambitious architectural projects.
- The Cincinnati Subway was planned as a 16-mile loop, but construction stopped after the 1929 Wall Street Crash.
- On April 1, 1853, Cincinnati became home to the first paid professional fire department in the United States.
Just got the call?
Turn the opening into a game: family and friends guess where the missionary is going before the reveal.