South Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Circa 1870
Historic German Village
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 13, 2019
1. Circa 1870 Marker
Inscription.
Circa 1870. Historic German Village. In 1868, Christian Frederick Jaeger sold this lot to Heinrich Guenther. A year later, Christian Kastner, a Bavarian immigrant and butcher, purchsed the land. Kastner would be the first of four butchers to eventually own this vernacular Italiante. In 1876, David Kreher, also a butcher, purchased and lived in the home with his spouse Mary and three children. For more than 20 years, Kreher operated his slaughterhouse behind the house. 1n 1905, John Herboltzheimer purchased the home, continuing to operate a meat market on the back of the property. Between 1927 and 1943, the next owner, Jonas Pletsch, used the house as a rental.
In 1868, Christian Frederick Jaeger sold this lot to Heinrich Guenther. A year later, Christian Kastner, a Bavarian immigrant and butcher, purchsed the land. Kastner would be the first of four butchers to eventually own this vernacular Italiante. In 1876, David Kreher, also a butcher, purchased and lived in the home with his spouse Mary and three children. For more than 20 years, Kreher operated his slaughterhouse behind the house. 1n 1905, John Herboltzheimer purchased the home, continuing to operate a meat market on the back of the property. Between 1927 and 1943, the next owner, Jonas Pletsch, used the house as a rental.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 39° 56.788′ N, 82° 59.578′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in South Columbus. Marker is on Mohawk Street north of East Kossuth Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 792 Mohawk 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. Circa 1864 (within shouting distance of this marker); Circa 1872 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Circa 1870 (about 500 feet away);
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2019, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
