Post
Hier logierten auf Durchreise u.a
Johann Kaspar Schiller, der Vater
des Dichters, und Johann Wolfgang
von Goethe
(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 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. Marker 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.
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 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Glockenturm / Belltower
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 147 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2018, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.