Vistula Historic District in Toledo in Lucas County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Vistula Historic District

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 26, 2023

1. Vistula Historic District Marker

Inscription. The Vistula Historic District is part of Toledo's oldest neighborhood. Established in 1833) by historic pioneers Benjamin Stickney and Edward Bissell, this now diverse community includes the earliest homes in the city. It has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places since 1978. The neighborhood displays outstanding examples of architecture from the early 19th century through the beginning of the 20th century. Some of the names of Vistula's original families, such as the Secors, remain familiar names throughout Toledo today.

Erected by Salem Lutheran. Church.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1978.

Location. 41° 39.597′ N, 83° 31.454′ W. Marker is in Toledo, Ohio, in Lucas County. It is in the Vistula Historic District. It is on Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1124 N Huron St, Toledo OH 43604, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Ohio’s Lake Erie Shore.

It is also in the American Midwest,

on the Great Lakes,

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 Viceroyalty of New France,

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: James Colbert Park (a few steps from this marker); Salem Lutheran Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Judge Paul William Alexander Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct

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line); a different marker also named Vistula Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); Electric Auto-Lite Strike of 1934 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Artist Statement (approx. 0.3 miles away); During May 1934 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dual Steering Wheel (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Toledo.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 26, 2023

2. Vistula Historic District Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 649 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 26, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.