Heusenstamm in Offenbach, Hesse, Germany — Central Europe

Katholische Pfarrkirche St. Cäcila / Catholic Parish Church of St. Cecilia

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 27, 2017

1. Katholische Pfarrkirche St. Cäcila / Catholic Parish Church of St. Cecilia Marker

Inscription. mit Familiengruft der Grafen von Schönborn (with a familial crypt for the Counts of Schoenborn)

Erbaut von (built by): Maria Theresia von Schönborn 1739-1744

Planung und Bauleitung (Planning and Construction): Barockbaumeister (Baroque Master Builder) Balthasar Neumann

Bildhauerarbeiten und Hochaltar (Sculptures and High Altar): Johann Wolfgang von der Auwem

Fresken (Frescos): Christian Thomas Scheffler

Holzarbeiten (Woodcarvings): Franz Anton Hermann

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.

Location. 50° 3.59′ N, 8° 48.391′ E. Marker is in Heusenstamm, Hessen (Hesse), in Offenbach. Marker is at the intersection of Schlossstrasse and Kirchstrasse, on the left when traveling north on Schlossstrasse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Heusenstamm HE 63150, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Heusenstamm World War II Victims Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Gasthaus zum Goldenen Löwen / The Inn at the Golden Lion (a few steps from this marker); Ehemaliges Kellergebäude und Zehnthaus / Former Ware- and Tithing House (within shouting distance of this marker); Schloss Heusenstamm / Heusenstamm Palace

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(approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Kuhhirtenturm / Cowherders Tower (approx. 9.8 kilometers away); Alter Jüdische Friedhof / Old Jewish Cemetery (approx. 10.2 kilometers away); Börneplatz Synagogue (approx. 10.2 kilometers away); Dominikanerkloster / Dominican Monastery (approx. 10.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Heusenstamm.

Also see . . . St. Cäcilia (Heusenstamm) (Wikipedia, in German). (Submitted on September 30, 2017.)

Katholische Pfarrkirche St. Cäcila / Catholic Parish Church of St. Cecilia Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 27, 2017

2. Katholische Pfarrkirche St. Cäcila / Catholic Parish Church of St. Cecilia Marker - Wide View

The marker is visible to the left of the steps.

St. Cecilia, Patron of the Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 27, 2017

3. St. Cecilia, Patron of the Church

Located in the outer church grounds wall on Kirchstrasse.

St. Cecilia is the patron saint of music and musicians. Here she is depicted holding what would appear to be a small harp.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 30, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.