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

Prosperity

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 24, 2023

1. Prosperity Marker

Inscription. This scene on Fourth Street, first known as Columbia Street, depicts the important business district of minster, circa 1900. People from the surrounding area would come to trade and shop in our many fine businesses. The construction of the Miami & Erie Canal through Minster in 1843 provided a great impetus to trade and prosperity. In 1914 a great civic improvement was made. Both Main and Fourth Streets were paved with brick.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 40° 23.588′ N, 84° 22.954′ W. Marker is in Minster, Ohio, in Auglaize County. Marker is on West 4th Street west of North Frankfort Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 W 4th St, Minster OH 45865, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Faith (here, next to this marker); Mill Stone (here, next to this marker); Well Pump (here, next to this marker); Stallostown - Minster (here, next to this marker); Founder Franz Joseph Stallo (here, next to this marker); Hope (here, next to this marker); Minster Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); World War Veterans (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Minster.

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Photographed By Craig Doda, December 24, 2023

2. Prosperity Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 46 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.