Gerolzhofen in Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
DenkOrt Deportationen 1941-1944 Gerolzhofen / Gerolzhofen Deportation 1941-44 Memorial
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 21, 2023
1. Gerolzhofen Holocaust Memorial Marker
Ihr Schicksal ruft uns zur Zivilcourage gegen Hass und Unmenschlichkeit auf.
Ein zweites Koffermodell aus Gerolzhofen steht am DenkOrt Aumühle in Würzburg. www.denkort-aumuehle.de Von dort fuhren die meisten Deportationszüge aus Unterfranken ab.
With this suitcase monument we commemorate the Jewish people who were once our neighbors in Gerolzhofen. They were robbed by the Nazi state! expelled, deported and murdered.
Their fate calls us to show civil courage against hatred and inhumanity.
A second suitcase model from Gerolzhofen is at the DenkOrt Aumühle in Würzburg. www.denkort-aumuehle.de Most of the deportation trains from Lower Franconia left from there.
Erected 2019 by DenkOrt Deportationen, Stadt Gerolzhofen, KulturForum e.V.
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Location. 49° 54.096′ N, 10° 20.864′ E. Marker is in Gerolzhofen, Bayern (Bavaria), in Schweinfurt. Memorial is on Marktstraße, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Marktstraße 17, Gerolzhofen BY 97447, Germany. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Watchmen's Tower (a few steps from this marker); Patrizierhaus von 1574 / Patrician House from 1574 (within shouting distance of this marker); Centtor / "Cent" Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapel of St. John (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Parish Church (about 90 meters away); Baroque Crucifixion Sculpture (about 90 meters away); Owl's Tower (about 90 meters away); Ehemalige Vogtei / Former Bailiff's Building (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gerolzhofen.
Also see . . . Jüdische Gemeinde Gerolzhofen (DenkOrt Deportationen, in German).
Excerpt (in translation): In 1933, 115 citizens of Gerolzhofen belonged to the Jewish community. But Jews were first recorded in the city as early as 1298. In the following centuries(Submitted on September 22, 2023.)there was no continuous presence due to the pressure of the Würzburg prince-bishops; it was not until the 17th century that a small community emerged. In 1631/32 a cemetery was created for the communities in the area. Even at the beginning of the 19th century there were only seven households, before the number of Jewish citizens increased significantly as a result of the free choice of place of residence since 1861. Community institutions were now able to form.Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 21, 20232. Gerolzhofen Deportation 1941-44 Memorial - wide view
Although the situation for the Jewish residents initially appeared to have remained relatively calm after 1933, the brutal persecution in the November pogrom represented a clear turning point. By then, around 35 people had moved away, and now many more followed, some of whom were still able to emigrate .
27 Jewish citizens (of Gerolzhofen) were deported from Lower Franconia, almost all directly from Gerolzhofen, at least 12 others from other cities in Germany (9) and from the Netherlands (3). In total there were at least 39 victims of the Shoah, including five children and young people.
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 21, 2023
3. Gerolzhofen Deportation 1941-44 Memorial - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on September 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 22, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 47 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 22, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
