Heinzenberg (Grävenwiesbach)

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HEINZENBERG

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Hochtaunuskreis (until 1975 Usingen)
Incorporated into : 1972 Grävenwiesbach

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Origin/meaning

The arms were granted in 1953.

The arms are based on a seal dating from 1816 and an image on the local church from 1859. The arms are canting, the name can be translated as 'Bushes on a mountain'.

Literature : Hessisches Wappenbuch, 1956