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

Historic German Village

Circa 1896

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

1. Historic German Village Marker

Inscription. Peter Mehring, a street contractor, resided in the property owned by Susanne Loft in 1897. Sold to Charles T. and Mary Hirtler in 1899, the brickmason and his family resided in the home until sold to John Wilhelm in 1915. Early residents of the property included: Frank Norrington, a yardmaster, and his wife Lulu; and Lawrence Hartman, a confectioner, and his wife Minnie.

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 1896.

Location. 39° 57.037′ N, 82° 59.56′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in German Village. It is on South 5th Street south of East Beck Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 595 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

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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: Circa 1875 (a few steps from this marker); Frank Fetch Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank Fetch (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Historic German Village (within shouting distance of this marker); Brick Protest and Taking Action (within shouting distance of this marker); German Village Volunteers (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). 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.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

2. Historic German Village Marker

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

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