Schwäbisch Gmünd in Ostalbkreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe

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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 24, 2017

1. Post Marker - Upper panel

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

(Upper panel)

Erbaut 1753 von J. M. Keller für die Gmünder Patrizierfamilie Stahl. Später Gasthaus »Zur goldenen Kante"

Hier logierten auf Durchreise u.a Johann Kaspar Schiller, der Vater des Dichters, und Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

(Lower panel)

Am 2./3. November 1797 übernachtet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in der Posthalterei zur "Goldenen Kante” auf dem Marktplatz. Er selbst schreibt dazu: Man kommt über die Grenze des württembergischen Landes. Gmünd, eine freie Reichsstadt an der Rems, mit grünen Matten und Gärten umgeben. Die Stadt hat zwei Wälle, in der Vorstadt Mist. Sehr alt gebaute Häuser. Logierten in der Post.

(English translation)

(Upper panel)

Built in 1753 by J.M. Keller for the patrician family Stahl of Gmünd. Later became the inn "At the Golden Edge".

Amongst others who stayed here were Johann Kaspar Schiller, the father of the poet (Friedrich Schiller), and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.

(Lower panel)

On November 2nd and 3rd, 1797, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe stayed overnight at the "at the Golden Edge" post inn on the marketplace. He himself wrote: On crossing the border of the state of Württemberg, one finds Gmünd, an imperial free city on Rems River, with green meadows and surrounded by gardens. The city has two walls, but outside of the old city center it's crap. Very old built houses. Lodged at the post inn.

Erected by Bürgerstiftung

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Schwäbisch Gmünd, Stadt Schwäbisch Gmünd.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is November 2, 1797.

Location. 48° 48.027′ N, 9° 47.853′ E. Marker is in Schwäbisch Gmünd, Baden-Württemberg, in Ostalbkreis. It is at the intersection of Marktplatz and Postgasse on Marktplatz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Marktplatz 20, Schwäbisch Gmünd BW 73525, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire

and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Marktplatz Nr. 16 (within shouting distance of this marker); Katharina Czisch (within shouting distance of this marker); Marktplatz Nr. 11 / Market Square No. 11 (within shouting distance of this marker); Schwäbisch Gmünd War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Johanniskirche / St. John's Church

Post Marker - Lower panel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 24, 2017

2. Post Marker - Lower panel

(about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Glockenturm / Belltower (about 150 meters away); Münsterplatz 12 (about 210 meters away); Fuggerei (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schwäbisch Gmünd.

Post Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 24, 2017

3. Post Marker - wide view

The marker is visible between the two windows on the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.