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

Circa Mid 1888

Historic German Village

Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 13, 2019

1. Circa Mid 1888 Marker

Inscription. The first occupant of record was Gustav Poentsch, a carpet weaver. From the early 1900s until the late 1930s, it was the home of the Assman family. Paul Assman worked as a buggy painter and as a school janitor. His wife Louise and daughters Dorothy and Lillian worked as seamstresses.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings.

Location. 39° 56.886′ N, 82° 59.72′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in South Columbus. Marker is at the intersection of South Third Street and Stimmel Street, on the right when traveling south on South Third Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 699 South Third Street, Columbus OH 43206, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Mary Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Former Site of St. Mary's School and Convent (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fred Holdridge and Howard Burns (about 500 feet away); Circa 1870 (about 600 feet away); Circa 1864 (about 700 feet away); Trinity Lutheran Seminary (about 800 feet away); Bricks with Names (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Circa 1870 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

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Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 13, 2019

2. Circa Mid 1888 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 132 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.