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. James Bryden platted this lot in 1845, but due to a civil action lawsuit, the land was sold to Joel Buttles, the president of City Bank, in 1849. Joel Buttles and his spouse Lauretta used the land to feed their animals until 1881. In 1881, Henry Trautmann, a painter, purchased the lot for four hundred dollars and built the home with his relative Frederick, a brick mason, in 1882. Henry Trautmann, his spouse Barbara, and their four children resided in the home until 1919. Anna Graber, a widow, purchased the home and resided there with her family until 1946.

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 1882.

Location. 39° 57.079′ N, 82° 59.463′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in German Village. It is on South 6th Street south of Jackson Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 569 S 6th St, Columbus OH 43206,

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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); German Village Volunteers (about 300 feet away); Frank Fetch (about 400 feet away); Frank Fetch Park (about 400 feet away); Lang Stone Yard (about 400 feet away); The Brothers' House (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.

Also see . . . German Village Historic District (PDF). National Register

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

2. Historic German Village Marker

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 116 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.