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

Historic German Village

Circa 1883

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

1. Historic German Village Marker

Inscription. This vernacular Italianate style home was built by Nicholas Bauer, an immigrant from Bavaria. He obtained US citizenship in 1878 and was employed as a bartender. The Bauer family shared the home with extended family and took in boarders. Nicholas lived in the home with his wife Margaretha and his mother Christine. The Bauer family rented rooms to laborers, brewery workers and a meatpacker. Upon the death of Nicholas, the home was willed to his widow who resided elsewhere and used the property as rental.

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 1883.

Location. 39° 56.652′ N, 82° 59.602′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in German Village. It is on East Whittier Street east of South Lazelle Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 135 E Whittier 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, 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 (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

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marker also named Historic German Village (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 400 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) (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

Marker is below the porch light.

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 157 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

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