Lorch in Ostalbkreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe

Gefängnis Rathaus / Jail, City Hall

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 16, 2022

1. Gefängnis Rathaus / Jail, City Hall Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Das Oberamtsgefängnis mit drei Gefängniszellen, einer Wachstube und einer Amtsdienerwohnung wurde 1815 neben der Oberamtei errichtet.

Das zwischen 1986 und 1989 erneuerte Gebäude ist heute Teil des Rathauses.

(English translation:)

The municipal prison with three prison cells, a guard room and a servant's apartment was built in 1815 next to the higher municipal office.

The building, renovated between 1986 and 1989, is now part of the town hall.

Erected by Stadt Lorch. (Marker Number 11.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1815.

Location. 48° 47.894′ N, 9° 41.371′ E. Marker is in Lorch, Baden-Württemberg, in Ostalbkreis. Marker is on Kirchstraße, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kirchstraße 8, Lorch BW 73547, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Badstube Pfarrhaus / Bathing Facilities, Rectory (a few steps from this marker); Oberamtei, Oberförstei, Rathaus / Magistrate Office, Forestry Office, City Hall

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Mörikehaus / Home of Eduard Mörike (within shouting distance of this marker); Goldener Adler (within shouting distance of this marker); Apotheke / Apothecary (within shouting distance of this marker); Grüner Baum / Green Tree Inn (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Wohn- und Handwerker Haus / Residential and Craftworkers House (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Bahnhof / Railway Station (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lorch.

Gefängnis Rathaus / Jail, City Hall Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, November 16, 2022

2. Gefängnis Rathaus / Jail, City Hall Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on January 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.