Near Auerbach in Bergstraße, Hesse, Germany — Central Europe

Coat of Arms of the Counts of Katzenelnbogen

Photographed By Martín Valle, September 25, 2019

1. Coat of Arms of the Counts of Katzenelnbogen Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Schildwappen der Graffen von Katzenelnbogen Burgherren 1-12. Bis 15 Jahrhundert 1479 Fiel Land + Burg gemeinde Auerbach an Hessen. 1979 500. Wiederkehr

[English Translation:]
Coat of arms of the Counts of Katzenelnbogen 1-12 until the 15th century. In 1479, the country, castle and Auerbach community fell to Hesse. 500th anniversary in 1979

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1479.

Location. 49° 42.546′ N, 8° 37.936′ E. Marker is near Auerbach, Hessen (Hesse), in Bergstraße. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Auerbach HE 64625, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 24 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Käfertal Memorial (approx. 23.4 kilometers away in Baden-Württemberg).

Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2019. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 3 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on September 25, 2019. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

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