Columbia Township in Columbia City in Whitley County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

"The Little Brick House"

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 12, 2023

1. "The Little Brick House" Marker

Inscription. Built in 1866 By Columbia City, Indiana banker Franklin H. Foust

Purchased in 1915 By John C. & Fanny Myers

Gifted in 1936 To their daughter, Mary B. Anthes

2003 - 2005 Saved from destruction, Moved, & rebuilt by her grandson & his wife, Greg & Jan Anthes

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.

Location. 41° 9.574′ N, 85° 29.334′ W. Marker is in Columbia City, Indiana, in Whitley County. It is in Columbia Township. It is on West Jefferson Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbia City IN 46725, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Northern Indiana

and in Greater Fort Wayne.

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 territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker: Adams-Pond Farm (here, next to this marker); Mill Stone from the Liggett Mill (a few steps from this marker); Wm. Wells 1770 - 1812 (a few steps from this marker); The Lincoln Highway (a few steps from this marker); Home of Thomas R. Marshall (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Home of Thomas R. Marshall (within shouting distance of this marker); Smith & Sons / The Peabody Free Library (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); A Kind and Gentle Man (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia City.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 12, 2023

2. "The Little Brick House" Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 13, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.