Holzhausen am Hünstein

HOLZHAUSEN AM HÜNSTEIN

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Marburg-Biedenkopf (until 1973 Biedenkopf)
Incorporated into: 1974 Dautphetal

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1951.

The bird is a symbol for the nickname of the local people, Zugvögel (Vogel is bird). Furthermore the local people are known as music lovers, which is indicated by a singing bird.

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.

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