1250 years of Mainflingen: New chronicle tells the eventful history!

1250 years of Mainflingen: New chronicle tells the eventful history!

On the 1250th anniversary of Mainflingen, a new chronicle appears on time, which extensively documents life in this district of the municipality of Mainhausen. The book was made by Dr. Ludwig Stenger edited and comprises more than 260 pages. With a price of 22 euros, it is now available in the "Lädschen" at the Ginkgoring 60. According to op-online.de , numerous sources, including school, church and private, have contributed to the creation of the work. GHV chairman Gerald Wissler was significantly involved in the coordination of the sponsorship contacts and the text contributions of the various clubs.

A total of four guest authors are involved in the creation of the chronicle, which also contains colored photos and pictures. The chronicle is divided into nine categories and covers a variety of topics, including the local history, the parish and the church, as well as shipping and the trade. Particularly noteworthy are the chapters on local stories and historical inns that reflect on the cultural heritage of Mainflingen.

historical importance of Mainflingen

The first documentary mention of Mainflingen, at the time known as "Manolfingen", goes back to the Lorsch monastery on June 23, 775. This historical fact shows the long history of the place, which was part of the Electorate of Mainz until the secularization in 1803. As a result, there were subdivisions in district districts and ultimately a merger with Zellhausen for the new municipality of Mainhausen in 1977. Historical documents also show further gifts in 775, 793, 796 and 799, which underline the territorial importance of the region in Franconian Maingau ( wikipedia.de ).

Today, Mainflingen is not only known for its history, but also for practical information it offers for modern use. The geographical location, about 10 km northwest of Aschaffenburg and east of the Main, enjoys good transport links. Kreisstraße 185 leads to Landesstraße 2310, which guarantees the connection to the A45 motorway.

cultural and social aspects

The chronicle also deals with current topics, such as the defense against a poison waste landfill, which has caused significant concerns among the population in the past. Such social contexts illustrate how closely the past and the present are interlinked and how important it is to preserve the legacy of a place. Mainflingen has developed into a lively community with over 4000 inhabitants (as of 2013) since the first few hundred in 1834.

The book is a valuable asset for everyone who is interested in the history and cultural development of Mainflingen. The contributions of the authors and the variety of topics are appropriately recognized in the new chronicle, while at the same time it strikes the bridge between history and the present. The multi-layered content make the work an inspiring reading for residents and those interested in history equally ( ghv-mainhausen.de ).