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Kemnath in Tirschenreuth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
 

Altes Rathaus
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Old Town Hall

 
 
Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025
1. Altes Rathaus / Old Town Hall Marker
Inscription.  German:
1892 Katholischer Gesellenverein. 1899 Rathaus. Darin 1903–1910 Postexpedition. Heute Stadtbücherei.

English Translation:
1892 Catholic Journeymen’s Association. 1899 Town Hall. From 1903 to 1910 housed the postal office. Today, public library.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.
 
Location. 49° 52.195′ N, 11° 53.342′ E. Marker is in Kemnath, Bayern (Bavaria), in Tirschenreuth. It is at the intersection of Rathausplatz and Poststraße on Rathausplatz. The marker is located on the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rathauspl 1, 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: Wolfgang Schmeltzl (a few steps from this marker); Ehemaliges Komm. Weißbierbrauhaus / Former Communal Wheat Beer Brewery
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(within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliges Bürgerspital / Former Citizens’ Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Johann Tolhopf (Janus Tolophus) (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Wolfgang Schmeltzl (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Sebastian-Säule / St. Sebastian Column (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Ehemaliges Kurfstl. Kastenamt / Former Electoral Administrative Office (about 90 meters away); Krauss-Familien / Krauss Family (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kemnath.
 
The entrance of the Old Town Hall and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, May 26, 2025
2. The entrance of the Old Town Hall and Marker
Old Town Hall image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse
3. Old Town Hall
 
 
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 86 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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