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

Karl Kuehner'S Pure Food Homes

— Phone 140 Minster, O. —

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 24, 2023

1. Karl Kuehner'S Pure Food Homes Marker

Inscription. Karl Kuehner, with knowledge of German pastries, stowed away on a ship bound for America in 1896. After his arrival and many stops in the East, he eventually landed in Minster and started Kuehner's Bakery in 1908. Four years later, the bakery, known for it's variety of breads, donuts, buns, rolls and cookies, established it's permanent location at 40 West Fourth Street. In 1957, Karl passed full operation of the business on to Tom Kuehner. In 1979, the bakery was listed for sale but no terms could be agreed upon. The doors closed in 1980. Over the years, many descendants and relatives of the Kuehner's worked at the family business.

Pumpernickel bread was always the bakery's specialty and is still fondly mentioned by many residents today.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.

Location. 40° 23.585′ N, 84° 22.874′ W. Marker is in Minster, Ohio, in Auglaize County. It is on West 4th Street west of North Hanover Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 42 W 4th St, Minster OH 45865, 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 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: Faith (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Prosperity (about 400 feet away); Hope (about 400 feet away); Hand Cultivator (about 400 feet away); Mill Stone

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(about 400 feet away); Well Pump (about 400 feet away); Wagon Wheel (about 400 feet away); Stallostown - Minster (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minster.

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 24, 2023

2. Karl Kuehner'S Pure Food Homes Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 386 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.