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Circa 1872

Historic German Village

 
 
Circa 1872 Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, October 13, 2019
1. Circa 1872 Marker
Inscription. This Italianate style home was first owned by John Frederick Brand, a harness manufacturer. It later served as a home to several tradespeople including a tinner, a pressman, a carpenter and a shoemaker.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
 
Location. 39° 57.05′ N, 82° 59.621′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in South Columbus. It is at the intersection of East Beck Street and Mohawk Street, on the left when traveling east on East Beck Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 170 East Beck 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: Lindey's (a few steps from this marker); Brick Protest and Taking Action (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); Circa 1875 (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 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
 
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Circa 1872 Marker image. Click for full size.
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 309 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
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