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Kemnath in Tirschenreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
 

Pfarrkirchturm
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Parish Church Tower

 
 
Pfarrkirchturm / Parish Church Tower Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025
1. Pfarrkirchturm / Parish Church Tower Marker
Inscription.  German:
Vorher Torturm mit Turmwächterwohnung. Erbaut 1849 bis 1851 im neugotischen Stil.

English Translation:
Former gate tower with tower watchman’s apartment. Built from 1849 to 1851 in the Neo-Gothic style.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
 
Location. 49° 52.243′ N, 11° 53.445′ E. Marker is in Kemnath, Bayern (Bavaria), in Tirschenreuth. It is at the intersection of Stadtplatz and Schmidtstraße, on the right when traveling east on Stadtplatz. The marker is located on the base of the church tower. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Stadtpl 52, Kemnath BY 95478, 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: Ehemalige Landrichterliche Fronfeste / Former District Court Prison
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliges Kurfstl. Kastenamt / Former Electoral Administrative Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Wehrturm / Defensive Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliges Schulhaus / Former Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliges kleines Kommunbrauhaus Schulbrauhaus / Former Small Communal Brewhouse School Brewhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Krauss-Familien / Krauss Family (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ehemaliger Gasthof „Zum Reichsapfel" / Former Inn “At the Imperial Orb” (about 90 meters away); Ehemaliges Bürgerspital / Former Citizens’ Hospital (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kemnath.
 
Parish Church Tower and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025
2. Parish Church Tower and Marker
The view of the Parish Church Tower from the opposite side of the marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025
3. The view of the Parish Church Tower from the opposite side of the marker
The Parish Church and Tower image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025
4. The Parish Church and Tower
The marker is located at the far right side of the church next to the tower.
 
 
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 93 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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