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

Historic German Village

Circa Mid 1800s

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

1. Historic German Village Marker

Inscription. This home underwent several expansions, eventually becoming an example of vernacular Italianate style. In 1917, it was occupied by G.F. Leonhardt, inventor and patent holder for vending and gumball machines. Ms. Della Matson, a widow, acquired the property in 1930. She subsidized her income by renting rooms to men and families.

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 1917.

Location. 39° 56.812′ N, 82° 59.432′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in German Village. It is at the intersection of South 6th Street and East Columbus Street, on the right when traveling north on South 6th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 786 S 6th 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

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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); Schmidt's Sausage Haus (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Circa 1872 (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 500 feet away); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 600 feet away); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 700 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

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

2. Historic German Village Marker

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