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Lauterbach (German pronunciation: [ˈlaʊ̯tɐˌbax] (listen)) is a town in the Vogelsbergkreis district of the federal state of Hesse in central Germany. In 1983, the town hosted the 23rd Hessentag state festival.

Lauterbach
Town
Lauterbach Chateau
Flag
Coat of arms
Location of Lauterbach within Vogelsbergkreis district
Lauterbach
Lauterbach
Coordinates: 50°38′16″N 9°23′40″E
CountryGermany
StateHesse
Admin. regionGießen
DistrictVogelsbergkreis
Subdivisions10 Stadtteile
Government
 • Mayor (2020–26) Rainer-Hans Vollmöller[1]
Area
 • Total102 km2 (39 sq mi)
Highest elevation
499 m (1,637 ft)
Lowest elevation
272 m (892 ft)
Population
 (2020-12-31)[2]
 • Total13,656
 • Density130/km2 (350/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
36341
Dialling codes06641, 06638 Wallenrod
Vehicle registrationVB
Websitewww.lauterbach-hessen.de

History


Lauterbach was founded between 400 and 800 AD. In 812 the town was mentioned for the first time in a document of the church in Schlitz. In the Middle Ages, Lauterbach belonged to the cloister in Fulda. Then in the 12th century Lauterbach became a fief of the count Ziegenhein from the cloister in Fulda. In 1266, Lauterbach received municipal rights. In the same year, Lauterbach started to build the castle (Burg) and the city wall.

Over the following centuries, ownership rights of Lauterbach changed often and were complicated. Lauterbach became Lutheran following the Reformation. With a pact in 1684, Lauterbach came under the control of the Riedesel zu Eisenbach (Riedesel). Up to 1806, the Riedesels had a small but independent territory. Following the Napoleonic Wars and Congress of Vienna, Lauterbach belonged to the grand duchy of Hesse. In 1852, Lauterbach became the seat of the new founded district (Kreis) of Lauterbach. In 1972, local governments were re-organized, and the new, larger district Vogelsberg was founded of which Lauterbach remains the seat of government.


Villages that belong to Lauterbach


In 1972, several villages were incorporated into the town of Lauterbach: Allmenrod, Frischborn, Heblos, Maar, Reuters, Rimlos, Rudlos, Sickendorf, Wallenrod and Wernges.


Features


Ankerturm

The 'Ankerturm' is the only remaining tower of the city wall. It was used to be an observation tower. Temporarily it was also used as a prison.

Lauterbacher beer

Lauterbacher beer is the oldest beer in Hesse. The brand has existed since 1527.

Schrittsteine (Stepping stones)

The stepping stones were used as a shortcut to get to the local water fountain.

Hainigturm

The Hainigturm is a tower between Lauterbach and Angersbach. This tourist attraction was built in 1907.




People born in Lauterbach



People who lived in Lauterbach



References


  1. Direkt gewählte (Ober-) Bürgermeister/-innen der hessischen Städte und Gemeinden, accessed 6 July 2021.
  2. "Bevölkerung in Hessen am 31.12.2020 nach Gemeinden". Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt (in German). June 2021.


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- [en] Lauterbach, Hesse

[ru] Лаутербах (город)

Лаутербах (нем. Lauterbach) — город в Германии, районный центр, расположен в земле Гессен. Подчинён административному округу Гиссен. Входит в состав района Фогельсберг. Население составляет 13 783 человека (на 31 декабря 2010 года).[1] Занимает площадь 102 км². Официальный код — 06 5 35 011.


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