Sondernheim in Germersheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany — Central Europe

Octroi-Häuschen
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Octroi Toll House

Photographed by James Hulse, September 15, 2026

1. Octroi-Häuschen / Octroi Toll House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Von 1843 bis 1924 wurde hier das Octroi und das Marktgeld für die Stadt erhoben. Das Octroi war eine Verbrauchsteuer auf Lebens- und Genussmittel und Heizmaterial. Das Marktgeld war auf die für den Wochenmarkt eingeführten Waren zu entrichten. Später befand sich hier die Brückenwaage und das Eichamt.

(English Translation)
From 1843 to 1924, the city collected the octroi tax and market fees here. The octroi was a consumption tax on food, beverages, and heating fuel. Market fees were charged on goods brought into the city for the weekly market. Later, the public weighbridge and the weights and measures office were located here.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1843.

Location. 49° 13.284′ N, 8° 22.322′ E. Marker is in Germersheim, Rheinland-Pfalz (Rhineland-Palatinate). It is in Sondernheim. It is on Ludwigsring just south of Bahnhofstraße, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Ludwigsring 3, Germersheim RP 76726, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on the German Upper Rhine.

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 Roman Empire,

the Holy Roman Empire,

and the former West Germany.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Grundstein der Festung Germersheim / Cornerstone of Germersheim Fortress (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Ludwigstor / Ludwig Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehemaliges Rathaus / Former Town Hall (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Marktstraße (about 150 meters away); Marktstraße und Schlossstraße (about 180 meters away); Antonie 'Toni' Mohr (about 210 meters away); Elisabeth Mohr (about 210 meters away); Otto Mohr (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Germersheim.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 15, 2026

2. Octroi-Häuschen / Octroi Toll House Marker

The view of the building and ground scale.

Photographed by James Hulse, September 15, 2026

3. Octroi-Häuschen / Octroi Toll House Marker

The view of the house along the street.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 24, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

Octroi-Häuschen⎯⎯⎯Octroi Toll House

Octroi-Häuschen
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Octroi Toll House