Over-The-Rhine in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

123-127 West Elder

— Findlay Market Building History Project —

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 21, 2026

1. 123-127 West Elder Marker

Inscription. Built in 1860, 123-127 W. Elder were originally three separate wood-frame buildings. These early structures provided commercial space for numerous businesses over the late 1800s including a coffee house, a tailoring business, a saloon, a grocery, a shoe store, a millinery operation, and a dairy market. Right around the turn of the 20th century, these structures were demolished to make way for the current two-story brick building. This newer building also had a commercial purpose, offering storefront space for a variety of businesses in the early 20th century.

Erected 2025 by America 250-Ohio Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the America 250: Ohio Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 39° 6.906′ N, 84° 31.158′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in Over-The-Rhine. It is at the intersection of West Elder Street and Pleasant Street, on the right when traveling west on West Elder Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 123

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W Elder St, Cincinnati OH 45202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and in the Ohio River Valley.

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: 129 West Elder (a few steps from this marker); 119-121 West Elder (a few steps from this marker); 131 West Elder (a few steps from this marker); 133 West Elder (within shouting distance of this marker); 109 West Elder (within shouting distance of this marker); 135 West Elder (within shouting distance of this marker); Sunny Meisel Plaque (within shouting distance of this marker); 1801 Race (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.

Photographed by Craig Doda, March 21, 2026

2. 123-127 West Elder Marker

America 250-Ohio Commission image. Click for full size.

Photographed by America 250-Ohio Commission

3. America 250-Ohio Commission

Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 30, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.