Eschach in Füssen in Ostallgäu, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Zächerlhaus

Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024

1. Zächerlhaus Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

German:
Französische Kanoniere beschossen am 11. Juli 1800 unsere Stadt Die erste Kugel flog über das Augsburger Tor, (Kuglertor) hüpfte dreimal auf und blieb vor diesem Haus liegen.

English:
French gunners shelled our city on July 11, 1800. The first bullet flew over the Augsburg Gate, (Kuglertor) bounced three times and rested in front of this house.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is July 11, 1800.

Location. 47° 34.066′ N, 10° 41.974′ E. Marker is in Füssen, Bayern (Bavaria), in Ostallgäu. It is in Eschach. It is on Reichenstraße just north of Ritterstraße, on the left when traveling south. The marker and cannon ball are located at the corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Reichenstraße 6, Füssen BY 87629, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

Central Europe,

the Schengen Area,

Western Europe,

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within walking distance of this marker: Pfarrer Sebastian Kneipp / Pastor Sebastian Kneipp (here, next to this marker); Unter den Bögen Haus / Under the Arches House (a few steps from this marker); Bischöfliches Augsburgisches / Episcopal Augsburg (within shouting distance of this marker); Sympert Niggel (within shouting distance of this marker); Hohes Schloss zu Füssen / High Castle at Füssen (within shouting distance of this marker); Brotmarkt mit Lautenmacherbrunnen / Bread Market with Lute-Makers Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Hohes Schloß zu Füssen • der Fallturm / High Castle at Füssen • The Drop Tower (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hohes Schloß zu Füssen • Innenhof / High Castle at Füssen • Inner Courtyard (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Füssen.

The cannon ball and Zächerlhaus Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024

2. The cannon ball and Zächerlhaus Marker

The Zächerlhaus Marker and the cannon ball on the building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2024

3. The Zächerlhaus Marker and the cannon ball on the building

Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 16, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 316 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 16, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.