Oberachern

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OBERACHERN

State : Baden-Württemberg
District (Kreis) : Ortenaukreis (until 1972 Bühl)
Incorporated into : 1971 Achern

Official blazon

(de) In Silber ein nach links gekehrter schwarzer Adlerrumpf mit roter Zunge.

Origin/meaning

Oberachern was part of the Ortenau district and was a separate village, but has always been part of the district of Achern. In the early 19^th century it became a separate municipality until 1971.

The municipality asked in 1900 for a new seal and the State archives proposed the arms of the Lords of Achern, showing a fish-hook. The council did not approve this proposal, and proposed the arms of the Freischbach family instead. This family has lived in the local castle from 1595-1606 and the arms can be seen on several gravestones. The municipality adopted the new arms on June 20, 1900.