Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Kolpingsfamilie Forchheim / The Kolping Family Forchheim

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 20, 2019

1. Kolpingsfamilie Forchheim / The Kolping Family Forchheim Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In diesem Haus, dem ehemaligen Gasthof "Bayerischer Hof", wurde am 23. Januar 1865 der Katholische Gesellenverein, die heutige Kolpingsfamilie Forchheim, gegründet.

(English translation:)

On January 23, 1865, in this house, the former "Bavarian House" Inn, was founded the Catholic community association, now known as "Kolpingsfamilie Forchheim".

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is January 23, 1865.

Location. 49° 43.313′ N, 11° 3.562′ E. Marker is in Forchheim, Bayern (Bavaria). Marker is on Bamberger Strasse, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Bamberger Strasse 12, Forchheim BY 91301, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 23 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Georg Mayer-Franken (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Blaue Glocke / The Blue Bell (about 120 meters away); Entrechtet, Deportiert, Ermordet / Disenfranchised, Deported, Murdered (approx. half a kilometer away); Königlich Bayerisches 1. Ulanen-Regiment Denkmal / Royal Bavarian First Lancers Regiment Monument

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(approx. 21.8 kilometers away); E.T.A. Hoffman (approx. 22.3 kilometers away); Ludwig-Donau-Main-Kanal (Ludwig Kanal) / The Ludwig Danube-Main Canal (Ludwig Canal) (approx. 22.3 kilometers away); Franziskanerkirch / Franciscan Church (approx. 22.5 kilometers away); Upper Bridge and City Hall on the Bridge (approx. 22.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Forchheim.

Regarding Kolpingsfamilie Forchheim / The Kolping Family Forchheim. The Kolping Family Forchheim is best described as a faith-based community group that engages in a number of social and cultural activities.

Kolpingsfamilie Forchheim / The Kolping Family Forchheim Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 20, 2019

2. Kolpingsfamilie Forchheim / The Kolping Family Forchheim Marker - wide view

The marker is visible here on the left edge of the building, although difficult to see since it's made of plexiglas.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.