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Burschenschaft Germania zu Erlangen
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Germania Fraternity of Erlangen

 
 
Burschenschaft Germania zu Erlangen / Germania Fraternity of Erlangen Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
1. Burschenschaft Germania zu Erlangen / Germania Fraternity of Erlangen Marker
Inscription.  
German:
150 Jahre Burschenschaft Germania zu Erlangen
Freiheit • Ehre • Vaterland
In diesem Hause versammelten sich
die Germanen nach Gründung ihrer
Burschenschaft am 5. Februar 1827

English Translation:
150 Years of the Germania Fraternity in Erlangen, Freedom • Honor • Fatherland, In this house the members of Germania met after the founding of their fraternity on February 5, 1827.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is February 5, 1827.
 
Location. 49° 35.729′ N, 11° 0.395′ E. Marker is in Erlangen, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Bruck. It is at the intersection of Rückertstraße and Friedrichstraße, on the left when traveling south on Rückertstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rückertstraße 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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Roman Empire and also the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ehem. Egloffsteiner Palais / Former Egloffstein Palace (within shouting distance of this marker); D. Franz Delitzsch (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Friedrich Rückert (within shouting distance of this marker); Karl Friedrich Gerber (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehem. Freiherrlich Wildenstein’sches Palais / The former Baron von Wildenstein Palace (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Neustädter Kirche / Neustadt Church (about 90 meters away); Walter Flex (about 120 meters away); Georg Simon Ohm and Martin Ohm (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erlangen.
 
Burschenschaft Germania zu Erlangen / Germania Fraternity of Erlangen Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
2. Burschenschaft Germania zu Erlangen / Germania Fraternity of Erlangen Marker
The view of the marker at the entrance to the building.
Burschenschaft Germania zu Erlangen / Germania Fraternity of Erlangen Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
3. Burschenschaft Germania zu Erlangen / Germania Fraternity of Erlangen Marker
The view of the building from across the intersection.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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Nov. 11, 2026