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 1885, this Italianate, owned by A.A. Hill, was sold to Frank Hemmersbach, a cigar maker, at sheriffs auction for $2710. Dr. Myrwood T. Dixon's spouse, Sadie, bought this home in 1896 for $3700. Dr. Dixon added a one-story addition to the front of the home to be used as a physician's office, practicing medicine and living in the home for 57 years. The Peerless Saw Company, headquartered at 571 S. Third St., owned the home for a five year period in the 1950's.

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° 57.037′ N, 82° 59.734′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in German Village. It is at the intersection of South 3rd Street and East Beck Street, on the left when traveling south on South 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 576 S 3rd St, Columbus OH 43215, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this

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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 (within shouting distance of this marker); Bricks with Names (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); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Historic German Village (about 500 feet away); Lindey's (about 500 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 small addition.

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 141 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.