Friedrich Gaukel, another prominent early local figure, purchased the Varnum tavern site in the early 1830s, along with other lands around the growing village. In a November 1833 transaction, he purchased lands located along the village's main street (later known as King Street) from Joseph Schneider. The deeds of sale for this transaction are the earliest recorded use of the name Berlin to refer to the community.
friedrich gaukel another prominent early local figure purchased the varnum tavern site in the early 1830s along with other lands around the growing village in a november 1833 transaction he purchased lands located along the village's main street (later known as king street) from joseph schneider the deeds of sale for this transaction are the earliest recorded use of the name berlin to refer to the community