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{{Infobox Town DE|
{{Infobox German location
|type = Stadt
name = Romrod|
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|image_coa = Wappen Romrod.svg
name_local =|
|coordinates = {{coord|50|43|N|09|13|E|format=dms|display=inline,title}}
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image_coa = Wappen Romrod.svg|
|image_plan = Mittelhessen Vogelsberg Rom.png
image_map = karte_romrod_in_deutschland.png|
state = [[Hesse]]|
|state = Hessen
regbzk = [[Gießen (region)|Gießen]]|
|region = Gießen
district = [[Vogelsbergkreis]]|
|district = Vogelsbergkreis
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|elevation = 334
population = 3,092|
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|area = 54.43
population_as_of = 31/12/2004|
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|postal_code = 36329
population_ref =|
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|area_code = 06636
pop_dens = 57|
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|licence = VB
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area = 54.43|
|Gemeindeschlüssel = 06 5 35 014
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elevation = 334|
|divisions = 5 [[Stadtteil]]e
lat_deg = 50|
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|website = [http://www.romrod.de/ www.romrod.de]
lat_min = 43|
|mayor = Hauke Schmehl<ref>{{cite web|url=https://statistik.hessen.de/sites/statistik.hessen.de/files/2022-10/direktwahlen_09_2022_10102022.xlsx|title=Ergebnisse der letzten Direktwahl aller hessischen Landkreise und Gemeinden|language=de|date=5 September 2022|publisher=[[Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt]]|format=XLS}}</ref>
lat_hem = N|
|leader_term = 2021&ndash;27
lon_deg = 9|
|party = CDU
lon_min = 13|
lon_hem = E|
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postal_code = 36329|
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area_code = 06636|
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licence = VB|
mayor = Dr. Birgit Richtberg ([[Christian Democratic Union (Germany)|CDU]])|
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website = [http://www.romrod.de/ Stadt Romrod]|
}}
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'''Romrod''' is a small town in the [[Vogelsbergkreis]] in central Hesse, [[Germany]].
'''Romrod''' is a small town in the [[Vogelsbergkreis]] in central Hesse, [[Germany]].


== Geography ==
==Geography==

=== Location ===
===Location===
Through the town flows the river Antrift.
Through the town flows the river Antrift.


=== Neighbouring communities ===
===Neighbouring communities===
Romrod borders in the north on the town of [[Alsfeld]], in the east on the community of [[Schwalmtal, Hessen|Schwalmtal]], in the south on the community of [[Feldatal]], and in the west on the community of [[Gemünden (Felda)|Gemünden]] and the town of [[Kirtorf]].
Romrod borders in the north on the town of [[Alsfeld]], in the east on the community of [[Schwalmtal, Hessen|Schwalmtal]], in the south on the community of [[Feldatal]], and in the west on the community of [[Gemünden (Felda)|Gemünden]] and the town of [[Kirtorf]].


=== Constituent communities ===
===Constituent communities===
Romrod consists of the communities of Nieder-Breidenbach, Ober-Breidenbach, Romrod, Strebendorf and Zell.
Romrod consists of the communities of Nieder-Breidenbach, Ober-Breidenbach, Romrod, Strebendorf and Zell.


== History ==
==History==
The village of "Rumerode" came into being at the crossroads of the ''Diotweg'' ("People's Way") and the ''Kurze Hessen'' army road. The first [[castle]] was built in the [[11th century]] in the Antrift valley. It is thus assumed that there was already a settlement there, as valley castles were often built in places where there were already people.
The village of "Rumerode" came into being at the crossroads of the ''Diotweg'' ("People's Way") and the ''Kurze Hessen'' army road. The first [[castle]] was built in the 11th century in the Antrift valley. It is thus assumed that there was already a settlement there, as valley castles were often built in places where there were already people.
[[Image:Romrod_Schloss.jpg|thumb|240px|Schloss Romrod]]
[[Image:Romrod Schloss.jpg|thumb|240px|Schloss Romrod]]
In the first half of the [[12th century]], the old castle with the [[moat]] was built. The builders of this castle were presumably the local ''von Romrod'' noble family's forebears. These nobles were first mentioned in writing in 1197, when Ludwig von Romrod's name cropped up when he witnessed a document from the [[Fulda]] Abbey. In the centuries that followed, the von Romrods held important offices. Heinrich von Romrod was a Hessian marshal and Hermann von Romrod held command over the [[Order of St. John]] in [[Grebenau]]. Also worthy of noting are the Abbots Heinrich VI von Romrod (1320 - 1323/1324) in [[Bad Hersfeld|Hersfeld]] and Friedrich I von Romrod (1383-1395) in Fulda.
In the first half of the 12th century, the old castle with the [[moat]] was built. The builders of this castle were presumably the local ''von Romrod'' noble family's forebears. These nobles were first mentioned in writing in 1197, when Ludwig von Romrod's name cropped up when he witnessed a document from the [[Fulda]] Abbey. In the centuries that followed, the von Romrods held important offices. Heinrich von Romrod was a Hessian marshal and Hermann von Romrod held command over the [[Knights Hospitaller|Order of St. John]] in [[Grebenau]]. Also worthy of noting are the Abbots Heinrich VI von Romrod (1320 - 1323/1324) in [[Bad Hersfeld|Hersfeld]] and Friedrich I von Romrod (1383–1395) in Fulda.


Through the course of the [[14th century]], the von Romrods fell on hard times and had to sell their stately home to the [[Landgrave]]s Otto and Heinrich von Hessen. By 1408 at the latest, Romrod had passed to Hesse.
Through the course of the 14th century, the von Romrods fell on hard times and had to sell their stately home to the [[Landgrave]]s Otto and Heinrich von Hessen. By 1408 at the latest, Romrod had passed to Hesse.


=== Amalgamations ===
===Amalgamations===
As part of municipal reforms, the new greater community of Romrod came into being on [[31 December]] [[1971]] with the amalgamation of the town of Romrod and the communities of Nieder-Breidenbach, Ober-Breidenbach, Strebendorf and Zell.
As part of municipal reforms, the new greater community of Romrod came into being on 31 December 1971 with the amalgamation of the town of Romrod and the communities of Nieder-Breidenbach, Ober-Breidenbach, Strebendorf and Zell.


== Politics ==
==Politics==
{{update section|date=July 2021}}
Romrod town council is made up of 23 members. As of municipal elections held on [[26 March]] [[2006]] the seats are apportioned thus:
Romrod town council is made up of 23 members. As of municipal elections held on 26 March 2006 the seats are apportioned thus:
{|
{|
| [[Social Democratic Party of Germany|SPD]] || : 10 seats
| [[Social Democratic Party of Germany|SPD]] || : 10 seats
|----
|----
| [[Christian Democratic Union (Germany)|CDU]]/[[FWG]] || : 13 seats
| [[Christian Democratic Union (Germany)|CDU]]/FWG || : 13 seats
|}
|}


The town executive consists of 5 councillors and the mayor.
The town executive consists of 5 councillors and the mayor.


The mayor, Dr. Birgit Richtberg (CDU) was elected on [[14 March]] [[2004]] with a 54.3% share of the vote.
The mayor, Dr. Birgit Richtberg was elected on 14 March 2004 with a 54.3% share of the vote.


=== Coat of arms ===
===Coat of arms===
Heraldically, Romrod's civic [[coat of arms]] might be described thus: In Or a stone wall with a crenellated tower sable, below the tower and before the wall an inescutcheon, therein the Lion of Hesse (in azure a lion rampant striped nine times<!---Yes, I know! The image shows ten stripes, but the blazon in the de:article says "neun". So there.---> silver and gules, armed Or and langued gules).
Heraldically, Romrod's civic [[coat of arms]] might be described thus: In Or a stone wall with a crenellated tower sable, below the tower and before the wall an inescutcheon, therein the Lion of Hesse (in azure a lion rampant striped nine times<!---Yes, I know! The image shows ten stripes, but the blazon in the de:article says "neun". So there.---> silver and gules, armed Or and langued gules).


The golden shield with the wall and tower has its roots in Romrod's old knightly family. The Lion of Hesse, of course, refers to Hesse, to which Romrod has belonged for centuries.
The golden shield with the wall and tower has its roots in Romrod's old knightly family. The Lion of Hesse, of course, refers to Hesse, to which Romrod has belonged for centuries.


=== Town partnerships ===
===Town partnerships===
* {{Flagicon|France}} La Coquille, [[Dordogne]], [[France]] since 1990
* {{Flagicon|France}} La Coquille, [[Dordogne]], [[France]] since 1990


== Culture and sightseeing ==
==Culture and sightseeing==

=== Buildings ===
===Buildings===
* ''Schloss Romrod'' (stately home)
* ''Schloss Romrod'' (stately home)
* Romrod Synagogue (from [[1722]])
* Romrod Synagogue (from 1722)

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==Economy and infrastructure==


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===Transport===
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== Economy and infrastructure ==
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=== Transport ===
Romrod lies on [[Autobahn]] [[Bundesautobahn 5|A 5]], at interchange 3, Pfefferhöhe. Furthermore, Federal Highway (''Bundesstraße'') B&nbsp;49 runs through Romrod.
Romrod lies on [[Autobahn]] [[Bundesautobahn 5|A 5]], at interchange 3, Pfefferhöhe. Furthermore, Federal Highway (''Bundesstraße'') B&nbsp;49 runs through Romrod.


=== Public institutions ===
===Public institutions===
At the ''Schloss'' is a "memorial academy" educational centre of the ''Deutsche Stiftung Denkmalschutz'', an initiative whose goal is to protect cultural monuments.
At the ''Schloss'' is a "memorial academy" educational centre of the ''Deutsche Stiftung Denkmalschutz'', an initiative whose goal is to protect cultural monuments.


== Sons and daughters of the town ==
==Sons and daughters of the town==
*[[August von Bibra]] (1808–1894), Manager of the ''Mainzer [[Adelsverein]]'' in Texas
*[[Karl Follen]], German-American academic and writer
*[[Karl Follen]], German-American academic and writer


== Reference ==
==References==
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{{Wikivoyage}}
{{Reflist}}
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[[Category:Vogelsbergkreis]]

[[Category:Grand Duchy of Hesse]]
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[[Category:Towns in Hesse]]

[[de:Romrod]]
[[pl:Romrod]]

Latest revision as of 12:40, 11 November 2022

Romrod
Town
Coat of arms of Romrod
Coat of arms
Location of Romrod within Vogelsbergkreis district
AntrifttalAlsfeldGrebenauSchlitzKirtorfHomberg (Ohm)MückeGemündenRomrodSchwalmtalLauterbachWartenbergFeldatalLautertalUlrichsteinHerbsteinSchottenGrebenhainFreiensteinauMarburg-BiedenkopfSchwalm-Eder-KreisHersfeld-RotenburgFulda (district)WetteraukreisMain-Kinzig-Kreis
Romrod is located in Germany
Romrod
Romrod
Romrod is located in Hesse
Romrod
Romrod
Coordinates: 50°43′N 09°13′E / 50.717°N 9.217°E / 50.717; 9.217
CountryGermany
StateHesse
Admin. regionGießen
DistrictVogelsbergkreis
Subdivisions5 Stadtteile
Government
 • Mayor (2021–27) Hauke Schmehl[1] (CDU)
Area
 • Total54.43 km2 (21.02 sq mi)
Elevation
334 m (1,096 ft)
Population
 (2022-12-31)[2]
 • Total2,710
 • Density50/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
36329
Dialling codes06636
Vehicle registrationVB
Websitewww.romrod.de

Romrod is a small town in the Vogelsbergkreis in central Hesse, Germany.

Geography[edit]

Location[edit]

Through the town flows the river Antrift.

Neighbouring communities[edit]

Romrod borders in the north on the town of Alsfeld, in the east on the community of Schwalmtal, in the south on the community of Feldatal, and in the west on the community of Gemünden and the town of Kirtorf.

Constituent communities[edit]

Romrod consists of the communities of Nieder-Breidenbach, Ober-Breidenbach, Romrod, Strebendorf and Zell.

History[edit]

The village of "Rumerode" came into being at the crossroads of the Diotweg ("People's Way") and the Kurze Hessen army road. The first castle was built in the 11th century in the Antrift valley. It is thus assumed that there was already a settlement there, as valley castles were often built in places where there were already people.

Schloss Romrod

In the first half of the 12th century, the old castle with the moat was built. The builders of this castle were presumably the local von Romrod noble family's forebears. These nobles were first mentioned in writing in 1197, when Ludwig von Romrod's name cropped up when he witnessed a document from the Fulda Abbey. In the centuries that followed, the von Romrods held important offices. Heinrich von Romrod was a Hessian marshal and Hermann von Romrod held command over the Order of St. John in Grebenau. Also worthy of noting are the Abbots Heinrich VI von Romrod (1320 - 1323/1324) in Hersfeld and Friedrich I von Romrod (1383–1395) in Fulda.

Through the course of the 14th century, the von Romrods fell on hard times and had to sell their stately home to the Landgraves Otto and Heinrich von Hessen. By 1408 at the latest, Romrod had passed to Hesse.

Amalgamations[edit]

As part of municipal reforms, the new greater community of Romrod came into being on 31 December 1971 with the amalgamation of the town of Romrod and the communities of Nieder-Breidenbach, Ober-Breidenbach, Strebendorf and Zell.

Politics[edit]

Romrod town council is made up of 23 members. As of municipal elections held on 26 March 2006 the seats are apportioned thus:

SPD : 10 seats
CDU/FWG : 13 seats

The town executive consists of 5 councillors and the mayor.

The mayor, Dr. Birgit Richtberg was elected on 14 March 2004 with a 54.3% share of the vote.

Coat of arms[edit]

Heraldically, Romrod's civic coat of arms might be described thus: In Or a stone wall with a crenellated tower sable, below the tower and before the wall an inescutcheon, therein the Lion of Hesse (in azure a lion rampant striped nine times silver and gules, armed Or and langued gules).

The golden shield with the wall and tower has its roots in Romrod's old knightly family. The Lion of Hesse, of course, refers to Hesse, to which Romrod has belonged for centuries.

Town partnerships[edit]

Culture and sightseeing[edit]

Buildings[edit]

  • Schloss Romrod (stately home)
  • Romrod Synagogue (from 1722)

Economy and infrastructure[edit]

Transport[edit]

Romrod lies on Autobahn A 5, at interchange 3, Pfefferhöhe. Furthermore, Federal Highway (Bundesstraße) B 49 runs through Romrod.

Public institutions[edit]

At the Schloss is a "memorial academy" educational centre of the Deutsche Stiftung Denkmalschutz, an initiative whose goal is to protect cultural monuments.

Sons and daughters of the town[edit]

References[edit]

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Romrod.
  1. ^ "Ergebnisse der letzten Direktwahl aller hessischen Landkreise und Gemeinden" (XLS) (in German). Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt. 5 September 2022.
  2. ^ "Bevölkerung in Hessen am 31.12.2022 nach Gemeinden" (XLS) (in German). Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt. June 2023.
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