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

New Bremen Volunteer Fire Department

Photographed By Craig Doda, August 24, 2019

1. New Bremen Volunteer Fire Department Marker

Inscription. In 1896 the New Bremen volunteer fire department was formed. A vote was taken to construct a building, and this lot was purchased for the sum of $700. A barn that stood on this site was razed, and the new fire station was dedicated in August 1897. The fire bell, which struck at 9:00 each evening reminded generations of young people of the curfew hour, weighs 750 pounds and was cast by the Buckeye Bell Foundry of Cincinnati for $125. For over 80 years this building served the community as a fire station, mayor's office, town council chamber and jail.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1897.

Location. 40° 26.177′ N, 84° 22.798′ W. Marker is in New Bremen, Ohio, in Auglaize County. Marker is on South Washington Street (Ohio Route 66) just north of East Front Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16 S 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. 34 South Washington Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Miami and Erie Canal, New Bremen (within shouting distance of this marker); The Miami & Erie Canal and New Bremen (within shouting distance of this marker);

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a different marker also named Miami and Erie Canal (within shouting distance of this marker); New Bremen Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 2 North Washington Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Partners (within shouting distance of this marker); 40 South Washington Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Bremen.

Photographed By Craig Doda, August 24, 2019

2. New Bremen Volunteer Fire Department Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 19, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 18, 2021, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.