Mitte in Leipzig, Saxony, Germany — Central Europe

Samuel Heinicke

Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026

1. Samuel Heinicke Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

An dieser Stelle, dem ehemaligen „Weißen Ross“, eröffnete Samuel Heinicke am 14. April 1778 die erste Gehörlosenschule Deutschlands.

[English Translation:]
At this site, formerly the "White Horse" inn, Samuel Heinicke opened Germany's first school for the deaf on April 14, 1778.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical date for this entry is April 14, 1778.

Location. 51° 20.144′ N, 12° 22.802′ E. Marker is in Leipzig, Sachsen (Saxony). It is in Mitte. It is at the intersection of Roßplatz and Grünewaldstraße, on the right when traveling west on Roßplatz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Roßpl 10, Leipzig SN 04103, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Germany.

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 Roman Empire

and also the former East Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Karl Marx (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Isaak Jamschon (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Rosa Jamschon (about 90 meters away); Berko Jamschon (about 90 meters away); Lea Jamschon (about 120 meters away); Erinnerung an die Stadtverordnetentagung vom 1. März 1848 (about 210 meters away); Garten am Mendelssohn-Haus / The Garden at the Mendelssohn-House (about 210 meters away); Mendelssohn-Haus / Mendelssohn House (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leipzig.

Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026

2. Samuel Heinicke Marker

Photographed by James Hulse, March 12, 2026

3. Samuel Heinicke Marker

The marker is located at the base of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 19, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.