Bad Nauheim in Wetteraukreis, Hesse, Germany — Central Europe
Elvis-Presley-Platz
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 22, 2024
1. Elvis-Presley-Platz Marker
Note that Elvis‘ middle name is actually “Aaron”.
Elvis Aron Presley (born January 8, 1935, died August 16, 1977), was as a soldier stationed at the Ray Barracks in Friedberg from October 1, 1958 to March 2, 1960. In Bad Nauheim he lived in Hilberts Parkhotel, then in the Hotel Grunewald, and then finally at the house at Goethestraße 14.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is October 1, 1958.
Location. 50° 22.035′ N, 8° 44.215′ E. Marker is in Bad Nauheim, Hessen (Hesse), in Wetteraukreis. It is at the intersection of Nördlicher Park and Terrassensraße, on the right when traveling north on Nördlicher Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Nördlicher Park 6, Bad Nauheim HE 61231, 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 Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Terrassenstraße / “Terrace Street” (a few steps from this marker); Elvis Aaron Presley (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Also see . . . Military career of Elvis Presley (Wikipedia). The Wikipedia article indicates that Elvis landed in Germany by ship on October 1, 1958, almost certainly indicating that he arrived in either Hamburg, or possibly Bremen. Thus it is unclear where he spent his first two nights in Germany. Note also that the photo in this article places Hilbert‘s Parkhotel in Bad Nauheim, while the accompanying text places it in Bad Homburg. The former is correct.
Overview: American singer and actor Elvis Presley served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960 after being drafted to serve in the military as an active duty soldier for two years. At the time of his enlistment, he was widely regarded as the most well-known name in(Submitted on June 25, 2024.)the world of entertainment.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 22, 20242. Elvis-Presley-Platz Marker - wide view
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 22, 2024
3. Elvis in Germany
Just across the street from the marker, by the Hotel Villa Grunewald and the Elvis Stele, the local Elvis Presley Club (Elvis Presley Verein Bad Nauheim-Friedberg) has a small display, shown here. Between the information displayed on it and the Elvis-related historical marker in Bad Homburg, it is possible to account for almost all of Elvis‘ residence in Germany. From October 3 to October 6, 1958, he was at Ritter’s Parkhotel in Bad Homburg. From October 6 to October 11, 1958, he then stayed at the Hilberts Parkhotel in Bad Nauheim. From October 11, 1958 to February 3, 1959 he stayed at the Hotel Villa Grunewald, and from February 3, 1959 to March 2, 1960, he lived in a house at Goethestrasse 14 in Bad Nauheim.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 433 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 25, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
