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Adlerdenkmal

Commemoration of Ravensberg's Ties to Prussia

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The Adlerdenkmal in Bielefeld-Jöllenbeck, also called the Grafschaftsdenkmal, was unveiled on July 16, 1909. It commemorates the 300-year association of the County of Ravensberg with Brandenburg-Prussia and the Hohenzollern dynasty. Designed by Heinrich Wefing, it stands as a significant landmark in the district.

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Founded: 1909
Wheelchair Access: Fully accessible

Guided Story

On a warm afternoon in 1909, this monument was unveiled here in Jöllenbeck. Known as the Adlerdenkmal, or Grafschaftsdenkmal, it was designed by Heinrich Wefing. The statue commemorates the 300-year association of the County of Ravensberg with Brandenburg-Prussia and the Hohenzollern dynasty. If you look northeast, about 143 meters away, you'll find the Evangelical Parish Office of Jöllenbeck. This area is steeped in history, and this monument stands as a significant landmark in the district.