Schauenburg

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SCHAUENBURG

State : Hessen
District (Kreis) : Kassel
Additions : 1972 Breitenbach, Elgershausen, Elmshagen, Hoof, Martinhagen

Official blazon
German
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Origin/meaning

The arms show the castle of the Counts of Schauenburg who lived until 1223 at the local castle. In the 14^th century the castle was rebuilt and this building still exist.The green colour and the flower represent the nature in the municipality. The five leaves represent the five former municipalities.