Gerolzhofen in Schweinfurt, Bavaria, Germany

The Watchmen's Tower

Türmersturm

Towermen's Tower Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 29, 2014

1. Towermen's Tower Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Hier stand der Türmersturm als inneres Tor der nördlichen Doppel-Toranlage. Das Tor wurde 1340 erstmals erwähnt, 1511 unter Bischof Lorenz von Bibra wurde das Tor zu einem Turm erhöht. Wohnort des Gerolzhöfer Turmers. Im Februar 1878 abgebrochen.

Geschichte für alle
historischer Verein in Gerolzhofen, e.V.
Dr. Ottmar Wolf - Kulturstiftung

Marker text translated into English:
Here stood the watchman's tower as the inner gate of the northern double-gated entryway. The gate was first mentioned in 1340, and in 1511 under Bishop Lorenz von Bibra a tower was added. Barracks of the town watchmen. Dismantled in February 1878.

History for All
The Gerolzhofen Historical Society
Dr. Ottmar Wolf Cultural Foundation

Erected by The Gerolzhofen Historical Society and the Dr. Ottmar Wolf Cultural Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical month for this entry is February 1878.

Location. 49° 54.104′ N, 10° 20.852′ E. Marker is in Gerolzhofen, Bayern (Bavaria)

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, in Schweinfurt. Marker is at the intersection of Marktstrasse and Häfnergasse when traveling north on Marktstrasse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gerolzhofen BY 97447, Germany. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Centtor / "Cent" Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Owl's Tower (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Chapel of St. John (about 90 meters away); Ehemalige Vogtei / Former Bailiff's Building (about 120 meters away); Parish Church (about 120 meters away); Baroque Crucifixion Sculpture (about 120 meters away); Catholic Rectory (about 120 meters away); Frankenwinheimer Tor / Frankenwinheim Gate (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gerolzhofen.

The Watchmen's Tower Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 29, 2014

2. The Watchmen's Tower Marker - Wide View

Now the site of Joe's Jeans Cafe. Marker is visible on the corner of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 7, 2014, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 444 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 7, 2014, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.