Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Professor Franz Xaver Schmid-Schwarzenberg
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
1. Professor Franz Xaver Schmid-Schwarzenberg Marker
Prof. Franz Xaver Schmid-Schwarzenberg (1819–1883) gründete 1872 den ersten deutschen Knabenhort. Von ihm benannt Sonnenblume. Der Hort bestand bis 1938 in einem Haus auf der gegenüberliegenden Straße.
Professor Franz Xaver Schmid-Schwarzenberg (1819–1883) founded the first German boys’ after-school care center in 1872. He named it “Sunflower". The center remained in operation until 1938 in a house on the street opposite.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 49° 36.015′ N, 11° 0.47′ E. Marker is in Erlangen, Bayern (Bavaria). It is on Loschgestraße just east of Turnstraße, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Loschgestraße 10, Erlangen BY 91054, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gedenken an die Opfer der NS-„Kinder-Euthanasie“ / Memorial to Victims of Nazi “Child Euthanasia” (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lotte Bauer (about 120 meters away); Amalie Bauer (about 120 meters away); Simon Bauer (about 120 meters away); Pfarrkirche Herz Jesu / Parish Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named Pfarrkirche Herz Jesu / Parish Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (about 120 meters away); Lilly Schnebel (about 210 meters away); Trude Henriette Meyer (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erlangen.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
2. Professor Franz Xaver Schmid-Schwarzenberg Marker
The view of the marker along the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on March 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
