Schorndorf in Rems-Murr-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Marktbrunnen
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Market Square Fountain
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 13, 2024
1. Marktbrunnen / Market Square Fountain Marker
Marktbrunnen
erstmalige Erwähnung 1478
Ab dem Jahr 1522 stand hier zunächst ein steinerner Brunnen mit einem Standbild Herzog Ulrichs. Der gusseiserne Marktbrunnen wurde 1773 gefertigt, das Standbild wurde von einer kunstvollen Säule mit kupfernem Blumenschmuck abgelöst. An den Seiten sind die Wappen des Landesherrn Carl Herzog zu Württemberg, der Stadt Schorndorf sowie der Stadtobrigkeit angebracht.
Market Square fountain
first mentioned in 1478
From 1522 onwards there was initially a stone fountain with a statue of Duke Ulrich. The cast-iron market fountain was made in 1773, and the statue was replaced by an artistic column with copper floral decorations. The coats of arms of the sovereign, Carl Duke of Württemberg, the town of Schorndorf and the town authorities are attached to the sides.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1478.
Location. 48° 48.297′ N, 9° 31.643′ E. Marker is in Schorndorf, Baden-Württemberg, in Rems-Murr-Kreis. It is on Oberer Marktplatz. Touch for map. Marker
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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: Brotlaube / Bread Stalls (a few steps from this marker); Gaupp‘sche Apotheke / Gaupp‘s Pharmacy (within shouting distance of this marker); Ackerbürgerhaus / Farmer’s House (within shouting distance of this marker); Anna Barbara Künkelin (within shouting distance of this marker); Jakob Friedrich Abel (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Städtisches Archiv / Municipal Archive (about 120 meters away); Gottlieb Daimler (about 120 meters away); Birthplace of Gottlieb Daimler (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schorndorf.
Also see . . . Marktbrunnen (Stadt Schorndorf, in German). This is the City of Schorndorf‘s tour page for this marker (which is the same
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 13, 2024
2. Marktbrunnen / Market Square Fountain and Marker - looking south
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, September 13, 2024
3. Marktbrunnen / Market Square Fountain - looking north
Credits. This page was last revised on September 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 23, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 23, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
