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The arms are based on the arms of the Lords of Elkershausen, which had a large castle in the area in the late 12<sup>th</sup> century (mentioned in 1191), around which the village developed. Until its extinction in 1725 the family played a role in the village, especially until the 14<sup>th</sup> century. | The arms are based on the arms of the Lords of Elkershausen, which had a large castle in the area in the late 12<sup>th</sup> century (mentioned in 1191), around which the village developed. Until its extinction in 1725 the family played a role in the village, especially until the 14<sup>th</sup> century. | ||
[[Civic Heraldry Literature - Germany|Literature]] : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes. | |||
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ELKERHAUSEN
State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Limburg-Weilburg (until 1974 Oberlahnkreis)
Incorporated into : 1974 Weinbach
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Origin/meaning
The arms were granted on August 31, 1961.
The arms are based on the arms of the Lords of Elkershausen, which had a large castle in the area in the late 12th century (mentioned in 1191), around which the village developed. Until its extinction in 1725 the family played a role in the village, especially until the 14th century.
Literature : Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.
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