Altstadt in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe
Karl Metz
(1818–1877)
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
1. Karl Metz Marker
Hier im früheren
Haus Hirschstraße 13,
befand sich die Fabrik für
Feuer-und Rettungswesen von
Karl Metz (1818-1877),
dem Begründer der
Freiwilligen Feuerwehr
Here, in the former house at Hirschstraße 13, was located the factory for fire and rescue equipment of Karl Metz (1818–1877), the founder of the Volunteer Fire Brigade.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 49° 24.762′ N, 8° 42.732′ E. Marker is in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Altstadt. It is on Heiliggeiststraße just east of Mönchgasse, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Heiliggeiststraße 13, 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: Sulpiz and Melchior Boisserée (within shouting distance of this marker); Goethe (within shouting distance of this marker); Zum Grossen Fass (within shouting distance of this marker); Heidelberg Chronik / Heidelberg Chronicle
this page online
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
2. Karl Metz Marker
The marker is located at the entrance to the building behind.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 19, 2026
3. Karl Metz Marker
The view of the marker along the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 30 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
