South Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Circa 1872

Historic German Village

Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 13, 2019

1. Circa 1872 Marker

Inscription. This post and beam building was first constructed for use as a livery stable. The Waldschmidt family owned it from 1888 to the late 1940s. The building was also used for ice storage. With the advent of the auto, it became a service garage. These multiple uses reflect the building's continuing adaption to the needs of the community over time.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 39° 56.767′ N, 82° 59.474′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in South Columbus. It is at the intersection of East Kossuth Street and Purdy Alley, on the right when traveling east on East Kossuth Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 223 East Kossuth Street, Columbus OH 43206, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Scioto Valley.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Schmidt's Sausage Haus (a few steps from this marker); Historic German Village (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Historic German Village (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 400 feet

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away); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 13, 2019

2. Circa 1872 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 357 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.