The town of Cincinnatus, named after the Roman general, Cincinnatus, is located on the Otselic River in Cortland County, New York, in the Cortland metro area. Major attractions include the Cortland County Farm Museum, which pays tribute to the Cortland County's agricultural roots and the Cincinnatus Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and consists of buildings that include a church, a public library and 12 residences. Each year in September, the Corn Festival is held here. Some of the businesses in Cincinnatus are Connor's Automotive and Cincinnatus Market Place. Cincinnatus Central School is located here. One of the best places to visit when you are in Cincinnatus is the nearby Hunt's Pond State Park, a small park with camping, hiking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, a picnic area and a boat launch. A notable resident of Cincinnatus is one of the inventors of the gyrocompass, Elmer Ambrose Sperry.