Feuerbach in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany — Central Europe

Wilhelm Geiger

(1869–1940)

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2026

1. Wilhelm Geiger Marker

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Oberbürgermeister Wilhelm Geiger lenkte zwischen 1901 und 1933 die Geschicke Feuerbachs. Wie kaum ein anderer war er für den geglückten Wandel des bescheidenen Dorfes zu einer blühenden Industrie- und Bürgerstadt verantwortlich. Wilhelm Geiger war kein gebürtiger Feuerbacher – und doch wurde er 1901 in seltener Einigkeit zum Schultheiß ernannt. Geiger erkannte schnell, dass angesichts der stetig wachsenden Industrie Maßnahmen für den Ausbau Feuerbachs ergriffen werden mussten. Noch heute zeugen Gebäude wie etwa das Bezirksrathaus, der Bahnhof, die Bismarckschule oder die Festhalle von dieser Entwicklung und vom Stolz der Feuerbacher auf ihren wirtschaftlichen Erfolg.

Nach dem Ersten Weltkrieg setzte Geiger sich für den Zusammenschluss von Feuerbach, Weilimdorf und Zuffenhausen ein. Auf diese Weise wollte er verhindern, dass Feuerbach nach Stuttgart eingemeindet wurde. Dieses Ziel sollte er nicht erreichen. Am 1. Mai 1933 wurde die selbstständige Stadt Feuerbach per Dekret der NS-Machthaber zu einer Teilgemeinde der Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart. Den Demokraten Wilhelm Geiger zwang man zum Rücktritt.

Die Figur des Wilhelm Geiger wurde unterstützt vom Bezirksbeirat Feuerbach.

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Mayor Wilhelm Geiger guided Feuerbach’s affairs from 1901 to 1933. More than almost anyone else, he was responsible for the successful transformation of the modest village into a thriving industrial and residential town. Wilhelm Geiger was not a native of Feuerbach, yet in 1901 he was appointed mayor with rare unanimity. Geiger quickly recognized that measures had to be taken to expand Feuerbach in response to its steadily growing industry.

Buildings such as the district town hall, railway station, Bismarck School and Festival Hall still bear witness to this development and to the pride Feuerbach’s residents took in their economic success. After the First World War, Geiger advocated the merger of Feuerbach, Weilimdorf and Zuffenhausen. In this way, he hoped to prevent Feuerbach from being incorporated into Stuttgart. He did not achieve this goal. On May 1, 1933, the Nazi authorities decreed that the independent town of Feuerbach would become part of the state capital, Stuttgart. Wilhelm Geiger, a democrat, was forced to resign.

The Wilhelm Geiger figure was supported by the Feuerbach District Advisory Council.

Topics. This

Photographed by James Hulse

2. Wilhelm Geiger Marker

historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1933.

Location. 48° 48.71′ N, 9° 9.55′ E. Marker is in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. It is in Feuerbach. It is at the intersection of Wilhelm-Geiger-Platz and Grazer Str. on Wilhelm-Geiger-Platz. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Wilhelm-Geiger-Platz 10, Stuttgart BW 70469, Germany. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in German Swabia.

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: Die gute Schneiderkanne! / The Good Schneider Watering Can! (here, next to this marker); Robert Bosch in Feuerbach (here, next to this marker); Auguste Happold (here, next to this marker); Schule in Feuerbach / Schools in Feuerbach (here, next to this marker); Der Talkrabb / The Valley Crow (here, next

Photographed by James Hulse, September 10, 2026

3. Wilhelm Geiger Marker

The markers are located on the lower level at the subway station.

to this marker); Weinbau in Feuerbach / Winegrowing in Feuerbach (here, next to this marker); Milch für die Residenzstadt / Milk for the Royal Capital (here, next to this marker); Bezirksrathaus / District Town Hall (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stuttgart.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 6, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.