Der Johannisfriedhof

Schnaittacher Geschichtsweg

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St. John’s Cemetery

Schnaittach Historical Trail

Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2026

1. Der Johannisfriedhof / St. John’s Cemetery Marker

German:
Als der Friedhof um die Pfarrkirche zu klein wurde, legte man 1556 südlich des Marktes einen weiteren Begräbnisplatz an – den Johannisfriedhof, im Volksmund auch heute noch manchmal Kolbmanns-Friedhof genannt. Angeblich wurde er von der Familie Kolbmann angelegt und gestiftet.

Der Friedhof diente aufgrund der zweitklassigen Lage lange Zeit zur Aufnahme der ärmeren Bevölkerung, bevor es zu seiner allgemeinen Nutzung kam.

Die alte Umfassungsmauer des Johannisfriedhofes und die Station mit dem Kruzifix stehen noch. Die ehemalige Christusfigur wurde 1974 überarbeitet und in die Pfarrkirche verbracht. Im Jahr 1990 hat der Heimatverein Schnaittach die Mauer und die Kreuzkapelle des Johannisfriedhofes saniert. Von der Kirchenstiftung wurde eine neue Christusfigur in Südtirol erworben und am 6. Oktober 1990 gesegnet.

Foto O. Kohlmann 1990

English Translation:
When the cemetery around the parish church became too small, another burial ground was established in 1556 south of the market – the Johannisfriedhof, popularly still sometimes called Kolbmanns Cemetery. It is said to have been founded and endowed

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by the Kolbmann family. Because of its second-rate location, the cemetery long served primarily for the burial of the poorer population before it came into general use. The old enclosing wall of the Johannisfriedhof and the station with the crucifix still remain. The former figure of Christ was restored in 1974 and moved to the parish church. In 1990, the Schnaittach Local History Association renovated the wall and the chapel of the Johannisfriedhof. A new figure of Christ was acquired in South Tyrol by the church foundation and blessed on October 6, 1990.

Photo O. Kohlmann 1990
 
Erected 2011 by Museum and Historical Society of Schnaittach (registered association). (Marker Number 28.)
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical date for this entry is October 6, 1990.
 
Location. 49° 33.43′ N, 11° 20.27′ E. Marker is in Schnaittach, Bayern (Bavaria), in Nürnberger Land. It is at the intersection of Johannisgasse and Tuchmachergasse, on the left when traveling north on Johannisgasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Johannisgasse 10, Schnaittach

Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2026

2. Der Johannisfriedhof / St. John’s Cemetery Marker

The view of the marker at the entrance to the cemetery.

BY 91220, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in 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: Die Hopfensiegelhalle / The Hop Seal Hall (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Die Kasern / The Barracks (about 150 meters away); Die Ersterwähnung / The First Recorded Mention (about 150 meters away); Emma Ullmann (about 180 meters away); Dina Wolf (about 240 meters away); Marianne Künstler (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Das Schnaittacher Heimatmuseum und das Jüdische Museum Franken (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Simon Freimann (approx. 0.2 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Schnaittach.

 

Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2026

3. Der Johannisfriedhof / St. John’s Cemetery Marker

The figure of Christ and small chapel.

Photographed by James Hulse, February 24, 2026

4. Der Johannisfriedhof / St. John’s Cemetery Marker

The view of the cemetery with the figure of Christ and small chapel in the background.

 

 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 2, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 31 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 3, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.