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

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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° 26.217′ N, 84° 22.8′ 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 (here, next to this marker); The Miami & Erie Canal and New Bremen (within shouting distance of this marker); New Bremen Veterans Memorial (within

Photographed By Craig Doda, August 24, 2019

2. 6 N. Washington St. Marker

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shouting distance of this marker); New Bremen Volunteer Fire Department (within shouting distance of this marker); Miami and Erie Canal, New Bremen (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Miami and Erie Canal, New Bremen (about 300 feet away); Partners (about 400 feet away); 34 South Washington Street (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bremen.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.