German Village in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Historic German Village

Circa 1891

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

1. Historic German Village Marker

Inscription. Built by Adam Brehl as rental property, early residents include John Fritz, a basketmaker; Andrew Deininger, a laborer; and George Powell, a plumber. Purchased by John and Iva Newmeyer in 1914, the shoemaker and his wife and four children lived in the house which stayed in the family until 1970.

Erected by German Village Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 39° 57.084′ N, 82° 59.313′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in German Village. It is on Jackson Street west of Briggs Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 369 Jackson St, Columbus OH 43206, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Scioto Valley.

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,

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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: A different marker also named Historic German Village (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hurryville (about 400 feet away); The Brothers' House (about 400 feet away); Dispatch Newspaper Depot (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Historic German Village (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Historic German Village (approx. 0.2 miles away); German Village Volunteers (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Also see . . . German Village Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this property and was listed in 1974. (Prepared by Gretchen Klimoski, Ohio Historical Society; via National Archives) (Submitted on June 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

2. Historic German Village Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 8, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.