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

Historic German Village

Circa 1870

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

1. Historic German Village Marker

Inscription. Dr. Samuel Parsons, one of the founding settlers of Franklin County, platted this lot in 1852. In 1865, the property was sold to John Daub and later purchased by John Farmer, a stone cutter, in 1870. Farmer is the first recorded resident and is believed to have built the Italianate style home. William J. Greiner, a shoe store owner, purchased the home in 1889 and used it as a rental property in 1920. Greiner rented the home to a shoemaker, a crane operator, a tailoress, and an accountant.

Erected by German Village Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 39° 57.111′ N, 82° 59.665′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in German Village. It is at the intersection of South 4th Street and Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north on South 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 524 S 4th St, Columbus OH 43206,

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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, 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 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Historic German Village (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 400 feet away); Circa 1872 (about 400 feet away); Lindey's (about 400 feet away); Brick Protest and Taking Action (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Also see . . . German Village Historic District (PDF).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

2. Historic German Village Marker

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.)

Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.