Grafenhausen

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GRAFENHAUSEN

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Waldshut
Additions : 1972 Mettenberg, 1974 Staufen

Official blazon

In Blau die silbern gekleidete Justitia mit silberner Augenbinde, in der Rechten ein gestürztes Schwert, in der Linken eine goldene Waage haltend.

Origin/meaning

Grafenhausen is named after the Counts (Grafen) of Nellenburg. Later the area was a possession of the St. Blasien Abbey. The town was the seat of a local court and hence the symbol of justice, Lady Justice with sword and scales, appeared on the 19^th century seal of the town. In 1903 the arms were officially granted, with the colours of St. Blasien.

Literature : John and Heine, 1989