Fürth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Geburtshaus von Wilhelm Löhe
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Birthplace of Wilhelm Löhe
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026
1. Geburtshaus von Wilhelm Löhe / Birthplace of Wilhelm Löhe Marker
Erected by Geschichtsverein Fürth e. V. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is February 21, 1808.
Location. 49° 28.792′ N, 10° 59.127′ E. Marker is in Fürth, Bayern (Bavaria). It is at the intersection of Königstraße and Wilhelm-Löhe Straße, on the left when traveling east on Königstraße. Touch for map. Marker
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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 Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Johann Konrad Wilhelm Löhe (a few steps from this marker); Ehemalige Löwenapotheke / Former Loew Pharmacy (a few steps from this marker); Ehemaliger Standort des Geleitshauses / Former Location of the Trade Escort Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Marktplatz / Market Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Synagogendenkmal / Memorial for the Synagogues (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Israelitischer Schulhof / The Jewish “Schulhof” (about 90 meters away); Mahnmal zum Gedenken an die Fürther Sinti / Fürth Sinti Memorial (about 90 meters away); Malka and Marcus Mandel (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fürth.
Also see . . . Johann Konrad Wilhelm Löhe (Wikipedia).
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026
2. Birthplace of Wilhelm Löhe and Marker
Johann Konrad Wilhelm Löhe (21 February 1808 – 2 January 1872) (often rendered 'Loehe') was a pastor of the Lutheran Church, Confesional Lutheran writer, and is often regarded as being a founder of the deaconess movement in Lutheranism and a founding sponsor of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS). From the small town of Neuendettelsau, he sent pastors to North America, Australia, New Guinea, Brazil, and Ukraine. His work for a clear confessional basis within the Bavarian church sometimes led to conflict with the ecclesiastical bureaucracy. His chief concern was that a parish find its life in the eucharist, and from that source evangelism and social ministries would flow. Many Lutheran congregations in Michigan, Ohio, and Iowa were either founded or influenced by missionaries sent by Löhe. He is commemorated on 2 January by the calendars of both the LCMS and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.(Submitted on March 24, 2026.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
