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

Historic German Village

Circa 1880

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

1. Historic German Village Marker

Inscription. Built by Peter Meinert, a Bavarian immigrant, this house became the home of his daughter, Regina, and her husband, Charles W. Wallace, who was president of Nemar Publishing Co., Supreme Secretary of the Knights of Saint John, and served on the boards of Imperial Mortgage Co. and Robert C. Byers Co. The house was also briefly owned by Juergen Klimke, founder of Juergen's Backerel and Konditorei in 1970.

Erected by German Village Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • 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 1880.

Location. 39° 56.92′ N, 82° 59.752′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in German Village. It is on East Sycamore Street east of City Park Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 73 E Sycamore St, Columbus OH 43206, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

It is also

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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: Circa Mid 1888 (within shouting distance of this marker); Circa 1887 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Circa 1897 (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 600 feet away); Former Site of St. Mary's School and Convent (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 700 feet away); Bricks with Names (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Another marker is no longer nearby. St. Mary Church (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

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 198 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.