Hofheim im Ried
HOFHEIM IM RIED
State: Hessen
District (Kreis): Bergstrasse
Incorporated into: 1971 Lampertheim
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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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