South Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Schiller Park
Anti-German sentiment during World War I prompted Schiller Park’s name to be changed to Washington Park; however, in 1930 the name was changed back to Schiller Park. Along with all of the historic landmarks of German Village, Schiller Park was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in 1974; in 2006 the White House designated German Village a Preserve America neighborhood. Beginning in 1988 a cooperative fundraising and planning effort between the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, the Friends of Schiller Park, local German singing societies, and the German Village Society resulted in the restoration of Schiller Park to its former beauty. Today, as it did more than 100 years ago, Schiller Park provides a peaceful setting and serves as a centerpiece of community life for continuing generations of local residents and visitors.
Erected 2008 by German Village Society, Columbus Recreation and Parks Department and The Ohio Historical Society. (Marker Number 107-25.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Ohio Historical Society / The Ohio History Connection series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 39° 56.58′ N, 82° 59.65′ W. Marker was in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It was in South Columbus. Marker was at the intersection of Reinhard Avenue and South 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on Reinhard Avenue. It is at the 3rd Street entrance to the park. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Columbus OH 43206, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Grace's Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Story of The Schiller Monument (about 400 feet away); Gold Star Mothers (about 700 feet away); Franklin County Soldiers of the Mexican War (approx. 0.2 miles away); Girl With Yo-Yo, 2020 (approx. ¼ mile away); Circa 1870 (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Circa 1870 (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Also see . . . Schiller Park. (Submitted on July 10, 2009.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,304 times since then and 12 times this year. Last updated on February 25, 2023, by Grant & Mary Ann Fish of Galloway, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 10, 2009, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 4. submitted on November 29, 2014. 5. submitted on February 25, 2023, by Grant & Mary Ann Fish of Galloway, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.