New Bremen in Auglaize County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

6 N. Washington St.

Photographed By Craig Doda, August 24, 2019

1. 6 N. Washington St. Marker

Inscription. A typical New Bremen German-style structure built between 1879 and 1889, it was used as a combination home and retail business. The building was constructed on the corner property line to maximize the area for a vegetable garden and also features a summer kitchen. In 1995, the building was purchased by Ruth Ann Schwieterman in order to preserve the structure.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 40° 26.228′ N, 84° 22.802′ W. Marker is in New Bremen, Ohio, in Auglaize County. Marker is at the intersection of North Washington Street (Ohio Route 66) and East Monroe Street (Ohio Route 274), on the right when traveling north on North Washington Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6 N Washington St, New Bremen OH 45869, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 2 North Washington Street (a few steps from this marker); New Bremen Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Miami & Erie Canal and New Bremen (within shouting distance of this marker); Canal Lock Stones (within shouting distance of this marker); 14 West Monroe Street

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Bremen Volunteer Fire Department (about 300 feet away); 18 West Monroe Street (about 300 feet away); Miami and Erie Canal, New Bremen (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bremen.

Photographed By Craig Doda, August 24, 2019

2. 6 N. Washington St. Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 70 times since then and 6 times this year. Last updated on November 19, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.