St. Wolfgang: Old farm names brought to life with new signs!

St. Wolfgang: Old farm names brought to life with new signs!

How often do old memories float through the streets of St. Wolfgang? In order to breathe life back into the stories of the past, the local farmers in St. Wolfgang recently launched a very special project. They have signs made with old farm names. This campaign is intended to counteract the impending extinction of tried and tested names that have been forgotten over the years. A total of 38 signs will be produced that come a little closer to the current zeitgeist and the roots of the old community. The reason for this project couldn't be more appropriate: The community of St. Wolfgang is celebrating its 1,050th anniversary and would like to preserve a piece of its history, as reported Mercury.

The idea behind this project came about through interesting historical research in the surrounding communities. When handing over the signs in the club room in Schönbrunn, local farmer Juliane Seisenberger explained that it is often confusing, especially for newcomers, when they come across different names: real name, house or farm name and nickname. To counteract this, the signs were created. Initially there was little response to the first call for orders in the community newsletter because many people did not know the correct spelling or year of the farm names. Historical researcher Rudolf Münch proved to be of valuable support by providing the necessary information.

A look into the history of farm names

But how do you actually come up with a farm name? The roots often go back deep into history. Loud Doris The “Urmappe” is an important source that contains maps from the first half of the 19th century. These maps show the estates that existed around 1830 and contain valuable information about farm names that are still used today. Old names are not only illustrative material for those interested, but they tell exciting stories about the life and culture of the region.

Some of the oldest properties in our region are over a thousand years old. The desert of Birnbach was mentioned as early as 791. Although many farm names have remained relatively constant since 1600, they hardly have anyone else in their name today. A current example from St. Wolfgang shows how traditional names can be brought back to life with a price of 78 euros for each sign from the Pfaffenzeller company from Adelzhausen.

Keeping historical heritage alive

Another aspect is the role of field and marker names, which were often passed down orally in the past. As the Württemberg State Museum confirmed, these names not only provide information about natural conditions, but also about ownership and agricultural use of the region. Many of these names are part of our linguistic and cultural heritage and should be actively preserved in order to provide future generations with access to history.

When the new signs are hung in St. Wolfgang, not only will every farm be brought into focus again, but stories that shape our community will also be told. And so the old St. Wolfgang, well anchored in the hearts of its residents, is kept alive - to show it to current and future audiences. An important step towards a conscious and culturally rich future.