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Christian Krafft

 
 
Christian Krafft Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
1. Christian Krafft Marker
Inscription.  
German:
In diesem Hause wohnte und starb Christian Krafft (1817–1845), Pfarrer der deutsch-reformierten Gemeinde, Professor und Doktor der Theologie. Bekannt als gesegnetes Werkzeug der Erneuerung des christlichen Lebens in der protestantischen Kirche.

English Translation:
Christian Krafft (1817–1845), pastor of the German Reformed congregation and professor and doctor of theology, lived and died in this house. He was known as a blessed instrument of the renewal of Christian life in the Protestant Church.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
 
Location. 49° 35.749′ N, 11° 0.162′ E. Marker is in Erlangen, Bayern (Bavaria). It is in Bruck. It is at the intersection of Goethestraße and Bahnhofplatz, on the left when traveling north on Goethestraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Goethestraße 48, 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,
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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: Iwan Weinstock (a few steps from this marker); Bahnhofsplatz Nō 2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Goethestraße Nō 31 (within shouting distance of this marker); Gasthof zum „Walfisch“ / “The Whale Inn” (within shouting distance of this marker); Goethestraße Nō 56 (within shouting distance of this marker); Goethestraße Nō 38 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Goethestraße Nō 36 (about 120 meters away); Ignatz Wild (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Erlangen.
 
Christian Krafft Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
2. Christian Krafft Marker
The view of the building from across the street.
Christian Krafft Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by James Hulse, February 25, 2026
3. Christian Krafft Marker
The view of the building along the street.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on March 18, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
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Nov. 11, 2026