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Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
 

Henriette Feuerbach

 
 
Henriette Feuerbach Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
1. Henriette Feuerbach Marker
Inscription.  
German:
In diesem Hause wohnte von 1856–1868 Henriette Feuerbach, die fürsorgende Mutter Anselm Feuerbachs.

English Translation:
In this house lived from 1856 to 1868 Henriette Feuerbach, the devoted mother of Anselm Feuerbach.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, MusicWomen. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.
 
Location. 49° 24.655′ N, 8° 42.035′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is at the intersection of Hauptstraße and Karpfengasse, on the left when traveling west on Hauptstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Hauptstraße 84, Heidelberg BW 69117, 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: Robert von Mohl (within shouting distance of this marker); Providenzkirche / Church of Providence (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Max Wolf (about 120 meters away); Kongresshaus / Congress Hall (about 150 meters away); Haus Wieser (about 150 meters away); Stadthalle / City Hall
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(about 150 meters away); a different marker also named Stadthalle / City Hall (about 180 meters away); a different marker also named Stadthalle / City Hall (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Heidelberg.
 
Also see . . .  Henriette Feuerbach. Wikipedia
Henriette Feuerbach (13 August 1812 – 5 August 1892) was a German author and arts patron. She was the wife of Joseph Anselm Feuerbach and the stepmother of painter Anselm Feuerbach, whom she supported in his art.
(Submitted on February 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.) 
 
Henriette Feuerbach Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
2. Henriette Feuerbach Marker
The view of the marker above the entrance to the building.
Henriette Feuerbach Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
3. Henriette Feuerbach Marker
The view of the marker along the street.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 22 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on February 26, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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Jun. 9, 2026