Bellefontaine in Logan County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

H.M. Annat Dry Goods & Montgomery Ward Store

Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 10, 2022

1. H.M. Annat Dry Goods & Montgomery Ward Store Marker

Inscription. The building was erected in 1912 to house the new H.M. Annat Dry Goods which for many years was doing business in the Opera Block. The second floor of the store was used by the Deisel Wemmer Company for a branch cigar factory. The company became to R.G. Dunn cigar company and during it’s peak employed 200 – 300 employees. In 1934 this building became a Montgomery Ward Store and continued to operate until 1986.

Erected 2022 by Anytime Fitness Loco Depot Training Station.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.

Location. 40° 21.681′ N, 83° 45.734′ W. Marker is in Bellefontaine, Ohio, in Logan County. Marker is at the intersection of West Columbus Street and Central Court, on the right when traveling west on West Columbus Street. CORRECTION- marker is on West COLUMBUS Street, NOT Liberty. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 W Columbus Ave, Bellefontaine OH 43311, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Cozy Picture Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); The Gorges Building (within shouting distance of this marker); The Kauffman Block (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Railroad in Logan County

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(about 300 feet away); Free Servicemen's Canteen, 1942-1946 (about 400 feet away); Signing Friendship Pact (about 500 feet away); General Robert Patterson Kennedy (about 500 feet away); The Historic Post Office of Bellefontaine (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bellefontaine.

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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 10, 2022

2. H.M. Annat Dry Goods & Montgomery Ward Store Building

Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 12, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 28 times this year. Last updated on March 9, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 12, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.