Monumentea97329d…6a53Place of Remembrance

Denkmal Eleonore Prochaska

Memorial to a Heroic Maiden

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The Eleonore Prochaska Memorial, constructed in 1889, stands as a stone tribute to the 'heroic maiden' born in Potsdam, who fought as a volunteer in Lützow's Corps and died from her wounds in 1813. The inscription on the stele commemorates her bravery and contribution in the Battle of the Göhrde.

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Founded: 1889

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Guided Story

In front of you stands the stele dedicated to Eleonore Prochaska, a remarkable woman from Potsdam. Erected in 1889, this memorial honors her bravery as a volunteer fighter in Lützow's Corps. She lost her life in 1813 after being wounded in the Battle of the Göhrde. The inscription on the stele commemorates her courage and commitment. Nearby, you might notice the Trauerhalle, approximately 153 meters to the southwest.