Breisach am Rhein in Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe

Kurmärkischen Dragone

Literary Dragoons Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 19, 2024

1. Literary Dragoons Marker

Inscription. Gedenktafel des Kurmärkischen Dragoner-
Regiments Nr. 14,
das 1871 - 1918 in Colmar stationiert war. 1929 wurde auf der Südseite des Eckartsberges ein 12 Meter hoher Obelisk nach einem Entwurf des Architekten Prof. Karl Gruber (1885 - 1966) als zentrales Denkmal dieses Regiments errichtet. Es wurde im Zweiten Weltkrieg schwer beschädigt und danach abgetragen.

1962 fand die Einweihung dieser von dem Freiburger Bildhauer Walter Schelenz (1903 -1987) gestalteten Gedenktafel Statt.

Memorial plaque of the Kurmark Dragoon
Regiment No. 14
which was stationed in Colmar from 1871 to 1918. In 1929, a 12-meter-high obelisk designed by the architect Prof. Karl Gruber (1885-1966) was erected on the south side of the Eckartsberg as the central monument to this regiment. It was badly damaged in the Second World War and then dismantled.

The inauguration of this memorial plaque, designed by the Freiburg sculptor Walter Schelenz (1903-1987), took place in 1962.

Erected 1962.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 48° 1.615′ N, 7° 35.003′ E.

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Marker is in Breisach am Rhein, Baden-Württemberg, in Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald. It can be reached from Ziegelhofgasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ziegelhofgasse 11, Breisach am Rhein BW 79206, 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: Eckartberg Obelisk (a few steps from this marker); Eckartsberg (a few steps from this marker); Der Eckartsberg im 17. Jahrhundert (within shouting distance of this marker); Martin-Schongauer-Gymnasium (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Old City Wall (about 90 meters away); Ehemalige Spitalkirche St. Martin / Former Hospital Church (about 120 meters away); Zum Rheinischen Hof (about 150 meters away); Zum Weissen Rössle (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Breisach am Rhein.

Kurmärkischen Dragone Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 19, 2024

2. Kurmärkischen Dragone Marker

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, December 19, 2024

3. Kurmärkischen Dragone Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 195 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2025, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.