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

Historic German Village

Circa 1871

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

1. Historic German Village Marker

Inscription. Carpenter Henry Fleck was the first occupant of record in this vernacular Italianate home. It was owned by the Kerr family from the early 1900s through 1975 when it was purchased by Barry Zacks, then owner of the original Max & Erma's Restaurant. The “common wall” forming the north boundary was created with the contruction of the commercial building at 741-739 S. Third Street in 1889.

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 1871.

Location. 39° 56.829′ N, 82° 59.709′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in German Village. It is on South 3rd Street south of East Frankfort Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 745 S 3rd 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.

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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: Fred Holdridge and Howard Burns (within shouting distance of this marker); Circa 1870 (within shouting distance of this marker); Circa 1897 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Circa 1887 (about 300 feet away); Circa Mid 1888 (about 300 feet away); Circa 1864 (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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Another marker is no longer nearby. St. Mary Church (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . German Village Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, which includes this property and was

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

2. Historic German Village Marker

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 133 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.