Kemnath in Tirschenreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Ehemalige Landrichterliche Fronfeste
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Former District Court Prison
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025
1. Ehemalige Landrichterliche Fronfeste / Former District Court Prison Marker
Erbaut 1749/50. 1980 bis 1983 saniert. Heute Heimatmuseum und Stadtarchiv.
Built in 1749/50. Renovated between 1980 and 1983. Today, local history museum and city archive.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.
Location. 49° 52.215′ N, 11° 53.436′ E. Marker is in Kemnath, Bayern (Bavaria), in Tirschenreuth. It is on Trautenbergstraίe just south of Stadtpl.. The marker is located on the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Trautenbergstraίe 36, 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: Pfarrkirchturm / Parish Church Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliges Bόrgerspital / Former Citizens Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliges Kurfstl. Kastenamt / Former Electoral Administrative Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Krauss-Familien / Krauss Family (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line);
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More about this marker. Fronfeste refers to an old type of local prison or detention house, often attached to a court authority.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025
2. The entrance to the Former District Court Prison and Marker
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025
3. The view of the Former District Court Prison and Marker from the street
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 80 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
