Igersheim

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Igersheim
Town hall and church
Town hall and church
Coat of arms of Igersheim
Coat of arms
Igersheim   is located in Germany
Igersheim
Igersheim
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Location of Igersheim within Main-Tauber-Kreis district
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Country Germany
State Baden-Württemberg
Admin. region Stuttgart
District Main-Tauber-Kreis
Government
 • Mayor Frank Menikheim
Area
 • Total 42.84 km2 (16.54 sq mi)
Population (2013-12-31)[1]
 • Total 5,504
 • Density 130/km2 (330/sq mi)
Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Postal codes 97999, 97957 (Bowiesen)
Dialling codes 07931, 09336 (Bernsfelden, Simmringen), 09347 (Bowiesen)
Vehicle registration TBB, MGH
Website www.igersheim.de

Igersheim is a town in the Main-Tauber district in the German state of Baden-Württemberg.

History

Igersheim is mentioned in chronicles as early as 1090. Since 1972 Bernsfelden, Harthausen, Neuses and Simmringen belong to Igersheim.

Inhabitants

  • 1880: 982
  • 2005: 5.709
  • 2013: 5.504

Sights

Johann-Adam-Möhler-Haus

In this house Johann Adam Möhler was born. He is one of the famous people from Igersheim.

Burg Neuhaus castle

It was built in the 13th century. The 1st documentation of the castle dates the year 1281. It was destroyed and rebuilt in both the German Peasants' War and the Schmalkaldic War.

Today it is a place for horse breeding and middle age reenactment events.

References

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