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Gasthaus Zur Krone204 viewsGasthaus Zur Krone is located at the center of town near the Altes Rathaus. It once functioned as the school house.
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Oldest House in Kleinwallstadt - 1567203 views
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Neuer Friedhof Kleinwallstadt192 viewsNew cemetery in Kleinwallstadt. Many Rittger's and other descendants of Christmann Rittger are buried in this cemetery. I visited this site four times on my trip and was amazed at the attention and care that is given to the upkeep of each grave. Relatives regularly visit the graves to water the flowers, trim the foliage and keep things tidy. Every time I visited there were 2-3 other people or families maintaining their loved one's plot.
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#9 Amtsgasse Door - Franz Anton Rittger's House183 viewsEntry door to #9 Amtsgasse - Franz Anton Rittger's House. Above the door in chalk is "20 * C * M * B * 06" which is an indication that the home was visited in January, 2006 by the three kings - C = Caspar, M = Melchior, B = Balthasar.
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Castle Excavation180 viewsOn the Plattenberg on a hilltop this excavation is underway to uncover the ruins of a small castle. Only a small portion of the castle has been uncovered but there are some speculative sketches of what it may have looked like. The location seemed odd to me as it was not at the highest peak in the area nor did it command a strategic location. The ruins date from the mid 1200's. The casle was built mostly of red sandstone - much of which was likely pilfered to make the homes and foundations of buildings in Kleinwallstadt.
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Gasthof zur Traube176 viewsThe Gasthof zur Traube is located near the center of town and is currently run by Edgar Rittger and his wife Gisela. I had two huge Bratwursts for lunch there and returned a few days later for Weiner Schnitzel. The Traube is deceivingly large as there as it includes several table indoors and outdoors as well as a large room where we had our family reunion.
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Well near town center169 viewsThis well has the date 1502 inscribed at the top.
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Franz Anton Rittger's House166 viewsMy great great grandfather Franz Anton Rittger's house on Amtsgasse. His son, Peter Julian Ritger (my great grandfather) was born and lived here before coming to America.
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Gasthof on Obere Strasse165 views
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Home on Amtsgasse164 viewsThis house is across the street from Franz Anton Rittger's House
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View towards Saint Peter and Paul's church on Markt Strasse163 views
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Town Center - Wall159 viewsThis section of wall is located at the center of town. The property is owned by the Gerhart family and includes a well which dates from the 1500's.
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