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

Historic German Village

Circa 1870

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

1. Historic German Village Marker

Inscription. This home was built between 1866 and 1870 by Charles and Katherine Wagner. It was originally two addresses: 553 and 555 Mohawk St., and was occupied over the years by cigar makers, teamsters, bartenders, bookkeepers, and carpenters. In 1912, Gustav Marquardt purchased the double and it was his son Erwin and his wife Alma who likely merged the addresses around 1920. The Geigele, Cook, Kraemer and Webb families each lived here for decades, adding to the character of the home.

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 1870.

Location. 39° 57.081′ N, 82° 59.617′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in German Village. It is at the intersection of Mohawk Street and Berger Alley, on the right when traveling south on Mohawk Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 553 Mohawk St, Columbus OH 43206, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Circa 1872 (within shouting distance of this marker); Brick Protest and Taking Action (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Historic German Village (within shouting distance of this marker); Lindey's (within shouting 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 (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

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, May 26, 2024

2. Historic German Village Marker

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 123 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.