Frankenmuth in Saginaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Silent Night Memorial Chapel
Photographed by Kevin W., June 6, 2024
1. Silent Night Memorial Chapel Marker
from the government and tourist association
of Oberndorf, Austria, near Salzburg,
this replica of Oberndorf's original
Silent Night Memorial Chapel
was erected in Frankenmuth Michigan in 1992
as a tribute to the Christmas Hymn
Stille Nacht (Silent Night)
which was first sung in Oberndorf in 1818.
This memorial is in thankfulness to God from Wally and Irene Bronner and family.
The chapel is a memorial and is not intended for services or ceremonies.
Erected 1992 by Wally and Irene Bronner and family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.
Location. 43° 18.702′ N, 83° 44.125′ W. Marker is in Frankenmuth, Michigan, in Saginaw County. It can be reached from the intersection of South Main Street (State Highway 83) and Weiss Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25 Christmas Ln, Frankenmuth MI 48734, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Mid-Michigan. It is also in the American
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Hart One-Room School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Michigan War on Terror Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Korean Service Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Remember the Liberty (approx. 0.4 miles away); F-86 Saberjet (approx. half a mile away); Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant (approx. one mile away); Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn (approx. one mile away); Michigan's German Settlers (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frankenmuth.
Also see . . .
1. Official Website for the Silent Night Memorial Chapel. Includes a pictorial history of this Memorial Chapel. (Submitted on July 5, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
2. Frankenmuth's Official Website for the Silent Night Memorial Chapel. (Submitted on July 5, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Photographed by Kevin W., June 6, 2024
2. Silent Night Memorial Chapel and Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., June 6, 2024
3. Silent Night Memorial Chapel and Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., June 6, 2024
4. Silent Night Memorial Chapel Marker
Various interpretation signs line the walkways. This one provides the words to Silent Night in both German and English.
Photographed by Kevin W., June 6, 2024
5. Silent Night Memorial Chapel Marker
Photographed by Kevin W., June 6, 2024
6. Silent Night Memorial Chapel Marker
Historical anecdotes about the hymn, Silent Night.
Photographed by Kevin W., June 6, 2024
7. Life-size Nativity Scene at the Silent Night Memorial Chapel
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 265 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 5, 2024, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.
