Hofheim im Ried

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HOFHEIM IM RIED

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Bergstrasse
Incorporated into: 1971 Lampertheim

Wappen von Hofheim im Ried/Arms (crest) of Hofheim im Ried
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Origin/meaning

The arms show either an axe or a plough, and are probably an old village symbol. The symbol first appears on the village seal of 1691. As a supporter the patron saint of the village St. Stephen is used. The same image (arms and supporter) is also shown on the village hall, dating from 1711.

Literature: Stadler, 1964-1971, 8 volumes.





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