Cäcilien-Viertel in Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany — Central Europe
Sophie Kaufmann
Photographed by James Hulse, October 6, 2026
1. Sophie Kaufmann Marker
Sophie Kaufmann
Geb. Schmitz
Jg. 1919
Deportiert 1942
Minsk
Ermordet
Sophie Kaufmann, née Schmitz, lived here. She was born in 1919, deported to Minsk in 1942, and murdered.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Women. In addition, it is included in the Stolpersteine series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1919.
Location. 50° 55.915′ N, 6° 57.059′ E. Marker is in Köln, Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westphalia). It is in Cäcilien-Viertel. It is at the intersection of Großer Griechenmarkt and Kaygasse, on the right when traveling east on Großer Griechenmarkt. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Großer Griechenmarkt 87, Köln HE 50676, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the German Rhineland. 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, the Hanseatic League, and the former West Germany.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Willy Kaufmann (here, next to this marker); Elisabeth Schüller (within shouting distance of this marker); Hudie Geppert (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieber Geppert (within shouting distance of this marker); Lina Kuliasko (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mosche Schultz (about 150 meters away); Josef Schultz (about 150 meters away); Ester Ettel Oszkowski
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Also see . . . Stolperstein. Wikipedia
A Stolperstein (in English "stumbling block") is a ten-centimetre (four-inch) concrete cube bearing a brass plate inscribed with the name and life dates of victims of Nazi extermination or persecution. The Stolpersteine project, initiated by the German artist Gunter Demnig in 1992, aims to commemorate persons at the last place that they chose freely to reside, work or study (with exceptions possible on a case-by-case basis) before they fell victim to Nazi terror, forced euthanasia, eugenics, deportation to a concentration or extermination camp, or escaped persecution by emigration or suicide. As of June 2023, 100,000 Stolpersteine have been laid, making the Stolpersteine project the world's largest decentralized memorial.(Submitted on October 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed by James Hulse, October 6, 2026
2. Sophie Kaufmann Marker
The Stolpersteine (Stumbling Stones) for the Kaufmann family consist of two individual stones placed together.
Photographed by James Hulse
3. Sophie Kaufmann Marker
The view of the Stolpersteine (Stumbling Stones) along the street in front of the building.
Photographed by James Hulse, October 6, 2026
4. Sophie Kaufmann Marker
The view of the Stolpersteine (Stumbling Stones) along the street from across the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 16, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 3 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 16, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
