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

Historic German Village

Circa 1882

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

1. Historic German Village Marker

Inscription. 911 City Park was built as a one and a half story cottage similar to its neighbor at 907. In about 1892 Karl and Anna Misterek, who had recently emigrated from Germany, purchased the property and opened a shoe store. The storefront facade and multi-color roundels above the front windows were likely added at that time. Their daughter, Selma Misterek, continued the family business until her death in 1925. From 1925 until 2014 the building housed a variety of small businesses – confectioner's shop, grocery, sporting goods, gift shop and a quilt store – with renters typically occupying the former family living quarters. The building was converted into a single-family residence in 2015.

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 1882.

Location. 39° 56.621′ N, 82° 59.724′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in German Village. It is on City Park

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Avenue south of East Whittier Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 911 City Park Ave, 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 marker also named Historic German Village (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 300 feet away); Schiller Park (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

2. Historic German Village Marker

500 feet away); Grace's Garden (about 500 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.

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.)

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 122 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.