Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe
Allgemeiner Deutscher Frauenverein
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General German Women's Association
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
1. Allgemeiner Deutscher Frauenverein / General German Women's Association Marker
Auf Initiative von Louise Otto-Peters begann am 15. Oktober 1865 in der Buchhändlerbörse die erste deutsche Frauenkonferenz, die zur Gründung des Allgemeinen Deutschen Frauenvereins führte. Er markiert den Anfang der organisierten Frauenbewegung in Deutschland.
At the initiative of Louise Otto-Peters, the first German Women's Conference convened in the Booksellers' Exchange on October 15, 1865. The conference led to the founding of the General German Women's Association. It marks the beginning of the organized women's movement in Germany.
Erected 2015 by Louise-Otto-Peters-Gesellschaft e. V. und Sparkasse Leipzig.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is October 15, 1865.
Location. 51° 20.435′ N, 12° 22.766′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Ritterstraße and Nikolaikirchhof, on the right when traveling north on Ritterstraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ritterstraße 12, Leipzig SN 04109, Germany. Touch for directions.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bursa Bavarica / Bavarian Residence Hall (here, next to this marker); Christian Fürchtegott Gellert (a few steps from this marker); Rotes Kolleg / Red College (within shouting distance of this marker); Alte Nikolaischule / Old St. Nicholas School (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Alte Nikolaischule / Old St. Nicholas's School (about 90 meters away); Nikolaikirche / St. Nicholas's Church (about 90 meters away); Tympanon-Fries des Leipziger Neuen Theaters / Tympanum Frieze of Leipzig's New Theater (about 90 meters away); Freie Wahlen / Free Elections (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.
Photographed by James Hulse, March 11, 2026
2. Allgemeiner Deutscher Frauenverein / General German Women's Association Marker
The Bavarian Residence Hall marker is located above the General German Women's Association marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
