Monnickendam in Waterland, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Philip Benjamin Witmond

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2025

1. Philip Benjamin Witmond stolperstein

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hier woonde
Philip Benjamin
Witmond
Geb. 1924
Gedeporteerd 1942
Vermoord 4.6.1943
Sobibor

(Here lived Philip Benjamin Witmond, born 1924. Deported 1942. Murdered on June 4, 1943 at Sobibor.)

Erected 2016.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Stolpersteine series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 4, 1943.

Location. 52° 27.553′ N, 5° 2.137′ E. Memorial is in Monnickendam, Noord-Holland (North Holland), in Waterland. It is at the intersection of Kerkstraat and Noordeinde, on the right when traveling north on Kerkstraat. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Kerkstraat 68, Monnickendam, Noord-Holland 1141 BJ, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

Atlantic Europe,

the Benelux Low Countries,

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: Andries Witmond (here, next to this marker); Speeltoren / Bell Tower (a few steps from this marker); “De Vergulde Eenhoorn” / “The Gilded Unicorn” (within shouting distance of this marker); Monnickendam Jewish Deportation Memorial

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(within shouting distance of this marker); R.K. Parochiekerk H.H. Nicolaas en Antonius / Sts. Nicholas and Anthony Parish Church (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); B.A.A. Smeeman (about 120 meters away); Doopsgezinde Vermaning / Mennonite Meeting House (about 150 meters away); Voormalig Hervormd Burger Weeshuis / Former Protestant Orphanage (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monnickendam.

Also see . . . Philip Benjamin Witmond (Joods Monument). (Submitted on January 27, 2026.)

Additional keywords. struikelsteen

Philip Benjamin Witmond stolperstein- wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2025

2. Philip Benjamin Witmond stolperstein- wide view

The stolperstein for Philip Benjamin Witmond is visible as part of a familial group of four, set in the pavement tō the right of the door. It’s easy to miss.

Philip Benjamin Witmond stolperstein - wider view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2025

3. Philip Benjamin Witmond stolperstein - wider view

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 21 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 27, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.