Kemnath in Tirschenreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
St. Sebastian-Säule
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St. Sebastian Column
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025
1. St. Sebastian-Säule / St. Sebastian Column Marker
Errichtet 1714 als Dank für die Verschonung von der Pest.
Renoviert 1775, 1824, 1854, 1975 und 1992.
Versetzt 1992 nach der Neugestaltung des Stadtplatzes während der Altstadtsanierung.
Den heiligen Sebastian, dem Märtyrer, weihen die Bürger.
Die Bürgerschaft errichtete es in dem Jahr, als andernorts das Sterben war.
Erected in 1714 in gratitude for being spared from the plague.
Renovated in 1775, 1824, 1854, 1975, and 1992.
Relocated in 1992 during the redesign of the town square as part of the Old Town restoration.
The citizens dedicate this to Saint Sebastian, the martyr.
The citizenry erected this in the year when death was raging elsewhere.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1714.
Location. 49° 52.239′ N, 11° 53.332′ E. Marker is in Kemnath, Bayern (Bavaria), in Tirschenreuth. It is at the intersection of Stadtpl. and Am Einlaß, on the left when traveling east on Stadtpl.. The 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: Wolfgang Schmeltzl (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Tolhopf (Janus Tolophus) (within shouting distance of this marker); Krauss-Familien / Krauss Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliges Komm. Weißbierbrauhaus / Former Communal Wheat Beer Brewery (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Wolfgang Schmeltzl (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliges großes Kommunbrauhaus / Former Large Communal Brewery (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliges Kurfstl. Kastenamt / Former Electoral Administrative Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kemnath.
Also see . . . Great Northern War plague outbreak. Wikipedia
During the Great Northern War (1700–1721), many towns and areas around the Baltic Sea and East-Central Europe had a severe outbreak of the plague with a peak from 1708 to 1712. This epidemic was probably part of a pandemic affecting an area from Central Asia to the Mediterranean.(Submitted on June 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)Most probably via Constantinople, it spread to Pińczów in southern Poland, where it was first recorded in a Swedish military hospital in 1702. The plague then followed trade, travel and army routes, reached the Baltic coast at Prussia in 1709, affected areas all around the Baltic Sea by 1711 and reached Hamburg by 1712. Therefore, the course of the war and the course of the plague mutually affected each other: while soldiers and refugees were often agents of the plague, the death toll in the military as well as the depopulation of towns and rural areas sometimes severely impacted the ability to resist enemy forces or to supply troops.Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 20252. St. Sebastian Column and MarkerThe marker is located at the base of the monument
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025
3. St. Sebastian Column Marker (left side)
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025
4. St. Sebastian Column Marker (right side)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 99 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
