The complex of buildings on the North edge of Kirchplatz It goes back to its origins in Former Templar farm of the city back. Here, in the 12th and 13th centuries, the residence of the influential order founded in 1118 to fight the enemies of the cross was located in St. Goar. From here, the Templars administered their properties and possessions in the surrounding area. After the dissolution of the Templar order by Pope Clemens V. In 1312 the buildings fell to the monastery, which still paid ground rent from the lease of the Templerhof in the 16th century.
The street running from here in a westerly direction is named after Victor Napp. The industrialist came from a family that for over 350 years has been a significant one. Lohgerberei (a specialized form of tanneries that processed cow hides into durable, sturdy leathers, for example for shoe soles, boots, saddles, or backpacks¹) operated in the city. Victor Napp was committed to educating the population and donated 1867 to the city. Foundation for the Promotion of Schools.
Originally, this street was called Kapellengasse, because a small chapel stood there. Today, a memorial stone with a Christ monogram still points to the former location of the chapel at the corner of Kirchplatz/Victor Napp Street. The later name Ochsengasse was a reference to the ‚Zum Ochsen‘ inn, which could be found in this small street.