Fürth, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe

Johann Konrad Wilhelm Löhe

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026

1. Johann Konrad Wilhelm Löhe Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In diesem Hause wurde am 21.februar 1808 geboren Johann Konrad Wilhelm Löhe, ev.-luth. Pfarrer und Begründer der Anstalten in Neuendettelsau.

(In this house on February 21, 1808, Johann Konrad Wilhelm Löhe, Evangelical Lutheran pastor and founder of the institutions in Neuendettelsau, was born.)

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° 28.796′ N, 10° 59.129′ E. Marker is in Fürth, Bayern (Bavaria). It is at the intersection of Wilhelm-Löhe-Straße and Königstraße, on the right when traveling south on Wilhelm-Löhe-Straße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Königstraße 27, Fürth BY 90762, Germany. Touch for directions.

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: Geburtshaus von Wilhelm Löhe / Birthplace of Wilhelm Löhe

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(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 120 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). Overview:

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,
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026

2. Johann Konrad Wilhelm Löhe Marker - wide view
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.)

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Bust of Johann Konrad Wilhelm Löhe in nearby St. Michael Church courtyard image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 5, 2026

3. Bust of Johann Konrad Wilhelm Löhe in nearby St. Michael Church courtyard

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 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 24, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.