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. In 1875, Frederick Karl Erfurt, a mason, purchased this lot for six hundred dollars. Shortly after, Erfurt moved an existing house, most likely built before the 1830s on State Street, to this lot. In 1908, Charles Dersch, who was a police officer for the city of Columbus, purchased the home and lived there with his spouse Mary, their five children, and his mother Elizabeth, who was a German immigrant. After Mary's death, Charles resided in the home with his second wife Stella until his death in 1962.

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 1880.

Location. 39° 56.629′ N, 82° 59.654′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in German Village. It is at the intersection of South 3rd Street and Concord Place, on the left when traveling south on South 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 912 S 3rd St, Columbus OH 43206, United States of America.

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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 (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Historic German Village (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schiller Park (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); Grace's Garden (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).

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

2. Historic German Village Marker

Marker is left of the door.

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 131 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.