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. In 1882, Engelbert Egger bought this lot from Jonas Pletsch for three hundred dollars. Shortly after, Engelbert, a carpenter, built this vernacular Italianate style home. His five children inherited the home and lived there until 1911 when one of Engelbert's sons, Frank Egger, purchased the home. Frank Egger was the owner of a confectionary, Dury & Egger on 36 East Main Street, and lived in the home with his spouse Nora and their two children. After 1920, the house became a rental and remained in the Egger family until 1963.

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° 56.99′ N, 82° 59.562′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in German Village. It is at the intersection of South 5th Street and Lear Street, on the right when traveling south on South 5th Street. Marker is on the courtyard wall in front of the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near

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this postal address: 629 S 5th 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 (here, next to 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); Circa 1875 (about 300 feet away); Frank Fetch Park (about 400 feet away); Frank Fetch (about 400 feet away); Year of Construction Early 1900s (about 400 feet away); Brick Protest and Taking Action (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 on the courtyard wall to the right of the gate.

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