Watzenborn-Steinberg

WATZENBORN-STEINBERG

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Giessen
Incorporated into : 1971 Pohlheim

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Origin/meaning

Both villages belonged until the 14^th century to the Schiffenberg Abbey. In 1323 the Abbey became a possession of the Teutonic Order.

The arms were granted in 1953 and show in the upper half the cross of the Teutonic Order. The lower half shows a music tone, a symbol for the many choirs in the municipality.

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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