The market was created in the 12th century and the long-distance trade route crossed it. In 1730, the post mile column was erected, for a few years it showed travelers the times to the nearest towns, then, but that was the Prussians, it was dismantled again and converted into a war memorial (1876), which commemorates the fallen in Großkmehlen war 1870/71. The current column is therefore a replica.

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March 30, 2025

In the middle of the market square.

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October 16, 2025

Saxon post mile marker on the Old Market Square in Ortrand.

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This historic Saxon post mile marker has stood on the market square since 1730. The current marker is a rebuilt one.

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Location: Ortrand, Oberspreewald-Lausitz, Lower Lusatia, Brandenburg, Germany

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