Gersfeld (Rhön) in Fulda, Hesse, Germany — Central Europe
Das Generalshaus
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The General’s House
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 23, 2024
1. Das Generalshaus / The General’s House Marker
Der klassizistische Bau wurde nach dem großen Brand 1814 als Sommersitz des Freiherrn errichtet. 1844 vermachte er das Generalshaus den Gemeinden des Gersfelder Talkessels. Nach dessen Tod im Jahre 1847 wurde es zwischenzeitlich als Ölfabrik genutzt, bis es der bayerische Staat. für 8.700 Gulden kaufte und für Verwaltungszwecke umbauen ließ.
Von 1862 bis 1866 war hier ein bayerisches Bezirksamt untergebracht, denn Gersfeld war 1815 bayerisch geworden. Das Bezirksamt musste wieder aufgelöst werden, da Bayern im Krieg zwischen Österreich und Preußen auf der Seite des Verlierers kämpfte. Dem Sieger Preußen fielen. 1866/67 die Bezirke Gersfeld und Orb zu.
Am 14. Januar 1867 wurde Gersfeld preußische Kreisstadt. Bis zur Auflösung des Kreises Gersfeld im Jahre 1932 haben zehn preußische Landräte im Generalshaus gelebt und gearbeitet. Seitdem gehört Gersfeld zum Kreis Fulda.
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The classicist building was built after the great fire of 1814 as the Baron's summer residence. In 1844 he bequeathed the General's House to the communities of the Gersfeld basin. After his death in 1847, it was temporarily used as an oil factory until the Bavarian state bought it for 8,700 guilders and had it converted for administrative purposes.
From 1862 to 1866, a Bavarian district office was housed here, as Gersfeld had become Bavarian in 1815. The district office had to be dissolved again because Bavaria fought on the losing side in the war between Austria and Prussia. The victorious Prussia received the districts of Gersfeld and Orb in 1866/67.
On January 14, 1867, Gersfeld became a Prussian district town. Until the Gersfeld district was dissolved in 1932, ten Prussian district administrators lived and worked in the General's House. Since then, Gersfeld has belonged to the Fulda district.
Erected by Stadt Gersfeld.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 23, 2024
2. Das Generalshaus / The General’s House Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is January 14, 1867.
Location. 50° 27.029′ N, 9° 55.153′ E. Marker is in Gersfeld (Rhön), Hessen (Hesse), in Fulda. It is on Marktplatz, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Marktplatz 24, Gersfeld (Rhön) HE 36129, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the German Rhön. Globally, 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, on the Inner German Border, and also the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Der Gasthof „Zur Krone Post“ / The “Crown Post” Inn (a few steps from this marker); Fliegertreff Marktplatz / Flyers Meeting Place at Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Rathaus / Gasthaus „Zum Stern“ - Town Hall / Inn “At the Star” (within shouting distance of this marker); Sally Bacharach (within shouting distance of this marker); Esther Liebstädter (within shouting distance of this marker); Ida Bacharach (within shouting distance of this marker); Rosa Liebstädter (within shouting distance of this marker); Gasthof “zum Hirsch” / Inn “at the Stag” (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gersfeld (Rhön).
Also see . . . Historisches Gersfeld Rundgang durch die Stadt (Stadt Gersfeld, in German). The town‘s guide to the 12 historic sites in Gersfeld. (Submitted on May 25, 2024.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 110 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
