Winzenhofen

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Winzenhofen
community Schöntal
Winzenhofen coat of arms
Coordinates: 49 ° 21 ′ 22 "  N , 9 ° 34 ′ 11"  E
Height : 224 m
Residents : 334  (Dec 2013)
Incorporation : 1st January 1973
Postal code : 74214
Area code : 06294

Winzenhofen is part of the community Schöntal in Hohenlohekreis ( Baden-Württemberg ) and is located in the Jagsttal between Krautheim and Schöntal Abbey .

history

According to the local chronicle, the name Winzenhofen goes back to the founder of the settlement, a Franconian farmer's son named "Winzo" or "Winizo".
In historical mentions around 1050, the village is still called Winzinhoffin.
On January 1, 1973, Winzenhofen, which previously belonged to the northern Baden district of Buchen , was incorporated into the community of Schöntal.

Public facilities

The Winizo-Bürgerhalle, often referred to as the " New School ", is a school building from the 1960s, which can be found in the center of what is now Winzenhofen. It serves as the seat of the local administration, as a multi-purpose hall, general meeting point and as a clubhouse for various local clubs. There is also a children's playground nearby.
There is also a public bathing area on the Jagst, as well as a barbecue hut in the former vineyards above Winzenhofen, called "the 8-cornered house".
The youth center, which is run by the KLJB Winzenhofen, acts as a meeting point and center for teenagers and young adults.

politics

Mayor

Ernst Schmitt

Local council

In the local council election on May 25, 2014, six people were elected.

Club life

Despite its small size, Winzenhofen is characterized by a rich club life. So exist

  • Freizeit-Sportclub Winzenhofen eV
  • Brass band Winzenhofen
  • Fisherman's Association Winzenhofen-Marlach eV
  • Male choir "Eintracht" Winzenhofen
  • Kyffhäuserbund local group Winzenhofen
  • KLJB Winzehofen

Buildings

Railway bridge
  • Catholic parish church St. Marien
  • Old railway bridge of the Jagst Valley Railway
  • Old school building on Jagsttalstrasse
  • Chapel on Jagsttalstrasse

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ [1] Homepage of the community of Schöntal, section: "Facts & Figures". Accessed on June 25, 2016
  2. ^ Federal Statistical Office (ed.): Historical municipality directory for the Federal Republic of Germany. Name, border and key number changes in municipalities, counties and administrative districts from May 27, 1970 to December 31, 1982 . W. Kohlhammer, Stuttgart / Mainz 1983, ISBN 3-17-003263-1 , p. 452 .
  3. ↑ [2] Homepage of the community of Schöntal, section: "Offices and employees". Retrieved on June 25, 2016
  4. ↑ [3] Homepage of the community of Schöntal, section: "Community policy". Retrieved on June 25, 2016