Old Franzosenkirche - Schwabach, Germany, BY
Posted by: 
Tante.Hossi
N 49° 19.773 E 011° 01.024
32U E 646553 N 5466048
This is the so-called 'Franzosenkirche' (French Church). It is a 'Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche' in Schwabach, Germany, Bayern. The old church was built 1686/87.
Waymark Code: WMX2D2
Location: Bayern, Germany
Date Posted: 11/16/2017
Views: 5
This is the so-called 'Franzosenkirche' (French Church). It is a 'Evangelisch-reformierte Kirche' in Schwabach, Germany, Bayern. The old church was built 1686/87.
The church has been built in 1686/87 by emigrants from France.
They have been forced to emigrate because of their denomination.
There has been about 500 'French'. They have been called 'Hugenotten'.
It was the first 'Hugennotten Church' in Germany.
This church is still in the denomination of a Evangelical Reformed Church. The worship is held in German since 1857.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1687
Age of Church building determined by?: Cornerstone or plaque
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Evangelisch-Reformiert
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Street address of Church:
Franzosenkirche
Boxlohe 14
Schwabach, BY Germany
91126
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
|
Visit Instructions:1) A photo of the church is required for visits to a waymark.
2) Please share some comments about your visit.
3) Additional photos are encouraged. If you can have information in addition to that already provided about this church, please share it with us.