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

Historic German Village

Circa 1886

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

1. Historic German Village Marker

Inscription. This property, originally from C.F. Jaeger's Addition, was built by Henry Pitcher, a carpenter, and George Blesch, a painter. Prior owners have included: Peter Turniss, a laborer, John Heil, a tailor; C.W. Fackler, a molder; and Matthias Weinacht, a saloon keeper.

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 1886.

Location. 39° 56.76′ N, 82° 59.536′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in German Village. It is at the intersection of East Kossuth Street and Macon Alley, on the right when traveling east on East Kossuth Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 187 E Kossuth 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.

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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 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Historic German Village (within shouting distance of this marker); Circa 1870 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Circa 1872 (about 300 feet away); Schmidt's Sausage Haus (about 300 feet 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)

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

2. Historic German Village Marker

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