Mainstockheim in Kitzingen, Bavaria, Germany — Central Europe
Mainstockheim Synagogue
Mainstockheim Synagoge
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 29, 2014
1. Mainstockheim Synagogue Marker
Dieses Gebäude, erbaut 1836, diente der jüdischen Kultusgemeinde als Synagoge. Die Gemeinde gedenkt ihrer ehemaligen jüdischen Mitbürger.
Zur Erinnerung und Mahnung!
English translation:
This building, constructed in 1836, served the Jewish community as a synagogue. The municipality commemorates its former Jewish citizens. Commemorate and Remember!
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 49° 46.51′ N, 10° 9.084′ E. Marker is in Mainstockheim, Bayern (Bavaria), in Kitzingen. Marker is on An der Synagoge west of Hauptstrasse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: An der Synagoge 9, Mainstockheim BY 97320, Germany. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Bacchus Inn (approx. 3 kilometers away); Dettelbach Synagogue (approx. 3 kilometers away); Dettelbach City Hall (approx. 3.1 kilometers away); Evang.-luth. Stadtkirche / Protestant Lutheran City Church (approx. 4 kilometers away); Die "Kitzinger Elle" / The "Kitzingen Foot" (approx. 4.1 kilometers away); The Bombing of Kitzingen (approx.
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More about this marker. The marker is on a very narrow street with no parking. Better to park on the Hauptstrasse and walk to the marker.
Also see . . . The Mainstockheim Synagogue. Alemannia-judaica.de's German-languange page for the synagogue. Its history (in translation):... A new synagogue was built in 1836 in Mainstockheim, replacing an older one of uncertain age, with the contents of the old synagogue taken to the new one. The new synagogue windows show a characteristic round arched style from the period of the 1830s. The synagogue building also contained the parish hall of the Jewish community, the ritual bath, and the Jewish elementary school. In December, 1936 the Jewish community celebrated the synagogue's 100th anniversary …. (Submitted on September 25, 2014.)
Additional keywords. Gedenktafel
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 29, 2014
2. The Former Mainstockheim Synagogue - Wide View
The synagogue interior was destroyed in the violence of Kristallnacht (November 9-10, 1938). After the Second World War the building was used to house refugees, and was later purchased by the Catholic Church, which consecrated it as a church on December 9, 1956.
The marker is visible here on the corner of the building.
The marker is visible here on the corner of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2014, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 584 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 25, 2014, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
