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Scheinfeld in Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
 

Antoniusspital

 
 
Antoniusspital Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 6, 2026
1. Antoniusspital Marker
Inscription.  
Wohnhaus mit Innenhof, errichtet im Jahre 1687.

ehemaliges Schwarzenberger Spital ursprünglich 1687 gestiftet von Fürst Ferdinand von Schwarzenberg für arme Bedienstete und Untertanen.

Jetziger Bau mit Mansarddach und Dachgauben aus dem 18. Jhd.

Hausfigur Hl. Antonius.

(Residential building with courtyard, built in 1687. Former Schwarzenberg Hospital, originally founded in 1687 by Prince Ferdinand von Schwarzenberg for poor servants and subjects. Current building with mansard roof and dormer windows from the 18th century. House statue of St. Anthony.)

(Marker Number 8.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1687.
 
Location. 49° 39.981′ N, 10° 27.744′ E. Marker is in Scheinfeld, Bayern (Bavaria), in Neustadt an der Aisch-Bad Windsheim. It is at the intersection of Kirchstraße and Schillerstraße, on the left on Kirchstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kirchstraße 14, Scheinfeld BY 91443, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in
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German Franconia. Globally, 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 Holy Roman Empire and also the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Katholisches Pfarrhaus / Catholic Rectory (within shouting distance of this marker); Stadtpfarrkirche “Mariä Himmelfahrt” / Parish Church of the Assumption of Mary (within shouting distance of this marker); Gasthaus „Zum Hirschen“ / Deer Inn (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); „Altes Rathaus“ / Former Town Hall (about 90 meters away); Gasthof „Weisses Ross“ / White Horse Inn (about 120 meters away); Gasthof „Zum Schwan“ / The Swan Inn (about 120 meters away); Fachwerkhaus / Half-Timbered House (about 120 meters away); Sigmund Ernst (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Scheinfeld.
 
Antoniusspital and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 6, 2026
2. Antoniusspital and Marker
The marker is (barely) visible here to the right of the doorway on the right face of the building.
Hausfigur Hl. Antonius / House statue of St. Anthony image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 6, 2026
3. Hausfigur Hl. Antonius / House statue of St. Anthony
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on February 17, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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Nov. 12, 2026