Sommerhausen in Würzburg, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Katharinen-Brunnen / Catherine's Fountain

Errichtet ca. 1736 / Built ca. 1736

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 26, 2019

1. Katharinen-Brunnen / Catherine's Fountain Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Diente die Wasserversorgung für die Bevölkerung

Die Brunnenfigur stellt die Glücksgottin Fortuna dar wird im Volksmund aber Katharina genannt.

(English translation:)

Served as a water source for the population.

The fountain figure represents the goddess of luck, Fortuna, but is popularly called "Katharina".

Erected by Markt Sommerhausen.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Man-Made Features.

Location. 49° 42.38′ N, 10° 1.441′ E. Marker is in Sommerhausen, Bayern (Bavaria), in Würzburg. Marker is at the intersection of Katharinengasse and Hauptstrasse, on the left when traveling west on Katharinengasse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sommerhausen BY 97286, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bartholomäus Kirche / Church of Bartholomäus (within shouting distance of this marker); Rathaus / Town Hall (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Franz Daniel Pastorius - The First German Settler in America

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(about 150 meters away); Franz Daniel Pastorius Birthplace (about 150 meters away); Main Tor / Main Gate (about 180 meters away); Johann Georg Krönlein (approx. 9.4 kilometers away); Wehrturm und Dorfbefestigung / Defensive Tower and Village Defenses (approx. 9.4 kilometers away); Zehnthaus / Tithing House (approx. 9.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sommerhausen.

Also see . . .
1. Katharinen-Brunnen (Markt Sommerhausen, in German). "A few steps behind the Würzburger Gate stands on the main street a fountain decorated with a female figure. The "fountain lady" displayed there has already changed her name several times. She finally stuck with Katharina and is reminiscent of the wife of Martin Luther, Katharina von Bora....Every year at Easter, the fountain is decorated by members of the orchard, wine and horticulture association together with the local women." (Submitted on October 23, 2019.)

2. Katharinenbrunnen (Sommerhausen) (Würzburg Wiki). (Submitted on October 23, 2019.)

Katharinen-Brunnen / Catherine's Fountain Marker - wide view, looking south on Hauptstrasse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 26, 2019

2. Katharinen-Brunnen / Catherine's Fountain Marker - wide view, looking south on Hauptstrasse

The marker is visible here mounted to the building behind the fountain.

Katharinen-Brunnen / Catherine's Fountain Marker - wider view, looking south on Hauptstrasse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 26, 2019

3. Katharinen-Brunnen / Catherine's Fountain Marker - wider view, looking south on Hauptstrasse

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 69 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 23, 2019, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.