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

The Dietrich Building

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, April 24, 2023

1. The Dietrich Building Marker

Inscription. James Dietrich came to Bellefontaine in 1899 to establish his tailor business. Mr. Dietrich built two buildings at 114 and 116 N. Main. The first floors have been home of many businesses over the years. In the 1930s it was a jewelry store and from 1939 – 1954, it was Moore’s Bakery then Winan’s and Randall’s Bakery respectively. The express purpose of the second floor was to serve as a lodge for the Elks.

Erected 2023 by Lee’s Roofing and Spouting Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1899.

Location. 40° 21.708′ N, 83° 45.574′ W. Marker is in Bellefontaine, Ohio, in Logan County. It is at the intersection of North Main (U.S. 68) and Watson Way, on the right when traveling north on North Main. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114- 116 North Main, Bellefontaine OH 43311, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Till Plains.

It is also in the American Midwest

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: Bellefontaine World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Blue Jacket Town (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Washington Memorial Tree (about 300 feet away); The Holland Theatre (about

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300 feet away); Bellefontaine Elks #132 Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); Logan County Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); The Wissler Building (about 400 feet away); War Savings Quota (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bellefontaine.

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, April 24, 2023

2. The Dietrich Building Marker

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, April 24, 2023

3. The Dietrich Building Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 24, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.