Rathaus
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Gasthaus „Zum Stern“ - Town Hall
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Inn “At the Star”

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Historisches Gersfeld

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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 23, 2024

1. Town Hall / Inn “At the Star” Marker

Das in der zweiten Hälfte des 18. Jahrhunderts erbaute Haus war ursprünglich herrschaftliches Bannwirtshaus. Das heißt: Hier mussten die Untertanen ihre „Ehrenzechen" wie Taufe, Hochzeit oder Trauerschmaus abhalten. Das so genannte „obere Wirtshaus" wurde 1787 Gasthaus „Zum Stern".

1863 kaufte die Stadt Gersfeld das Gebäude. Lange Jahre waren städtische Verwaltung und Gastwirtschaft unter einem Dach. Seit 1919 wird es allein als Rathaus genutzt.

(English translation:)
The house, built in the second half of the 18th century, was originally a stately “bann” inn. This meant that the subjects had to hold their "honorary feasts" such as baptisms, weddings or funeral feasts here. The so-called "upper inn" became the "Zum Stern" inn in 1787.

In 1863, the town of Gersfeld bought the building. For many years, the town administration and the restaurant were under one roof. Since 1919, it has been used solely as a town hall.

(Marker Number 1.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce.
 
Location. 50° 27.022′ N,

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9° 55.184′ E. Marker is in Gersfeld (Rhön), Hessen (Hesse), in Fulda. It is at the intersection of Marktplatz and Brücknerstrasse, on the right when traveling north on Marktplatz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Marktplatz 19, 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: Fliegertreff Marktplatz / Flyers Meeting Place at Market Square (a few steps from this marker); Der Gasthof „Zur Krone Post“ / The “Crown Post” Inn (a few steps from this marker); Das Generalshaus / The General’s House (within shouting distance of this marker); Sally Bacharach (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Esther Liebstädter (about 90 meters away); Ida Bacharach (about 90 meters

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 23, 2024

2. Town Hall / Inn “At the Star” and Marker

The marker is visible here just to the right of the entrance.

away); Rosa Liebstädter (about 90 meters away); Gasthof “zum Hirsch” / Inn “at the Stag” (about 90 meters away). 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 January 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.