In 1721, Elector Friedrich August I instructed the princely chamber to erect stone postal columns in Saxony based on the Roman model (“instead of the wooden ones that had previously stood in some places, erect stone columns throughout, but especially on those country and postal roads, and on the same to have the paths and distances of the places indicated, meant"). Previously, Zürner had traveled through Saxony and measured it. The distances are given in hours on the post mile columns. A travel hour is 4.5 km = 1/2 post mile.

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Uwe Drescher

July 31, 2022

Sandstone obelisk, market column in the original location, removal inscriptions on all four sides, year 1732 and post horn sign, piece of coat of arms, inscription block renewed, original inscription block in the museum, original base, 1955, restored in 1973.

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