Gasthof “zum Hirsch”
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Inn “at the Stag”

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Historisches Gersfeld

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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 23, 2024

1. Gasthof “zum Hirsch” / Inn “at the Stag” Marker

Dieses Gasthaus hat als Gründungsstätte des Gesamt-Rhönklubs Geschichte gemacht.

Die Entwicklung Gersfelds als Urlaubs- und Kurort begann in der 2. Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts und ist mit der des Rhönklubs eng verbunden. Mit dem Gründungsjahr 1876 wurde der Rhönklub als Werber für die Region tätig. Im gleichen Jahr bildete sich auch die Rhönklub-Sektion Gersfeld. Der damalige Landrat des preußischen Kreises Gersfeld, Rudolf Ochs, übernahm die Führung. Man begann mit der Erschließung und dem Ausbau von Wanderwegen, Aussichtspunkten, stellte Bänke auf.

Mit der Eröffnung der ersten Rhönbahn (Fulda-Gersfeld) brach eine neue, bessere Zeit an. Seit Jahren hatte der Rhönklub mit persönlichem Einsatz seines Präsidenten dafür gearbeitet und am 1. Oktober 1888 konnte man den ersten Zug in Gersfeld begrüßen.

Von 1890 bis 1972 war das Gasthaus Vereinslokal der Schützengesellschaft Gersfeld 1813 e.V., dem ältesten Verein der Stadt. Zu dessen Gründungsmitgliedern zählte auch Ernst Heinrich Graf von Frohberg.

(English translation:)
This inn made history as the founding place of the entire Rhön Club.

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development of Gersfeld as a holiday and health resort began in the second half of the 19th century and is closely linked to that of the Rhön Club. In 1876, the Rhön Club was founded to promote the region. In the same year, the Rhön Club Gersfeld section was formed. The then district administrator of the Prussian district of Gersfeld, Rudolf Ochs, took over the leadership. They began to develop and expand hiking trails and viewpoints, and set up benches.

With the opening of the first Rhön railway (Fulda-Gersfeld) a new, better time began. The Rhön Club had been working towards this for years with the personal commitment of its president and on October 1, 1888 the first train was welcomed in Gersfeld.

From 1890 to 1972, the inn was the clubhouse of the Gersfeld 1813 e.V. shooting club, the oldest club in the town. Ernst Heinrich Graf von Frohberg was one of its founding members. (Marker Number 5.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
 
Location. 50° 27.064′ N, 9° 55.134′ E.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 23, 2024

2. Gasthof “zum Hirsch” / Inn “at the Stag” and Marker

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

Marker is in Gersfeld (Rhön), Hessen (Hesse), in Fulda. It is on Justus-Schneider-Straße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Justus-Schneider-Straße 3, 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: Ida Bacharach (within shouting distance of this marker); Rosa Liebstädter (within shouting distance of this marker); Esther Liebstädter (within shouting distance of this marker); Sally Bacharach (within shouting distance of this marker); Das Generalshaus / The General’s House (within shouting distance of this marker); Der Gasthof „Zur Krone Post“ / The “Crown Post” Inn (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Fliegertreff Marktplatz / Flyers Meeting Place at Market Square (about 90

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meters away); Evang.-Lutherische Pfarrkirche / Lutheran Parish Church (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 its twelve historic sites. (Submitted on June 4, 2024.) 

 

 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 4, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 124 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on June 4, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.