Rheinau in Schwetzingen in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Bertha Benz
Die erste Fahrt mit einem Automobil
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The first ride in a car
Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024
1. Bertha Benz Marker
Bertha Benz brach gemeinsam mit ihren beiden Söhnen im August 1888 klammheimlich mit einem dreirädigen pferdelosen Gefährt von Mannheim nach Pforzheim auf. Die Rückfahrt führte durch Schwetzingen. Mit dieser Erfindung ihres Ehemannes Carl fand die erste automobile Fernfahrt eines motorbetriebenen Fahrzeugs der Geschichte statt.
In August 1888, Bertha Benz and her two sons secretly set off from Mannheim to Pforzheim in a three-wheeled, horseless vehicle. The return journey went through Schwetzingen. This invention by her husband Carl marked the first long-distance journey of a motor-powered vehicle in history.
Erected by Schwetzingen and Barock Spargel Kultur.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Women. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1888.
Location. 49° 23.137′ N, 8° 34.264′ E. Marker is in Schwetzingen, Baden-Württemberg, in Rhein-Neckar-Kreis. It is in Rheinau. It is at the intersection of Hebelstraße and Dreikönigstraße
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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: Kultur - Kulinarik - Feste / Culture - Culinary - Festivals (a few steps from this marker); „Der Jäger aus Kurpfalz", 1984 / "The Hunter from the Palatinate", 1984 (a few steps from this marker); Schwetzingen und sein Rathaus / Schwetzingen and its town hall (a few steps from this marker); Katholische Kirche St. Pankratius / Catholic Church of St. Pankratius (within shouting distance of this marker); Gedenkstätte für die Opfer des Nationalsozialismus / Memorial for the Victims of National Socialism (within shouting distance of this marker); Altes Katholisches Schulhaus / Old Catholic Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Nicolas de Pigage (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Musikerfamilie Wendling / Musikerfamilie Danzi (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schwetzingen.
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1. Motif Benches. Schwetzingen
Anyone who wants to learn something about the town's history in Schwetzingen can do so at their leisure - from bench to bench! The first themed benches were set up for the town's anniversary in 2016. From a one-off "try-it-out",(Submitted on October 22, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)the benches have now developed into a unique tourist attraction. Historical hotspots, such as Schwetzingen's importance as a brewing, tobacco and asparagus town, are addressed here, as are contributions to archaeology, music and mobility history. The great success of this "storytelling project" has led to 40 themed benches now adorning the townscape.Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 20242. Bertha Benz bench and Marker
The creative designs were created by graphic designer Klaus Peter Deimann.
2. Bertha Benz. Wikipedia
On 5 August 1888, 39-year-old Bertha Benz drove from Mannheim to Pforzheim with her sons Richard and Eugen, thirteen and fifteen years old respectively, in a Model III, without telling her husband and without permission of the authorities, thus becoming the first person to drive an automobile a significant distance. Before this historic trip, motorized drives were merely very short trials, returning to the point of origin, made with assistance of mechanics. Following wagon tracks, this pioneering tour covered a one-way distance of about 106 km (66 mi).(Submitted on October 24, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, September 23, 2024
3. The view of the Marker along the street
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 23, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
