Dörzbach

Dörzbach is a town in the Jagst river valley in the Hohenlohe district of Baden-Württemberg, in south central Germany. It is also the site of 3 historic castles, the Chapel of St. Wendel (in a limestone hillside), and a stone bridge built in 1808-1810 for King Frederick I of Württemberg. Records for the Dörzbach area date to 1230, but the modern incorporation was approved during 1972-74.Geography of DörzbachDörzbach is located in the Jagst river valley, at an elevation of 230-, in southern Germany.CommunitiesDörzbach includes Dörzbach proper and from the unincorporated former municipalities, Hohebach, Laibach and Meßbach . In the area of the community of Dörzbach, within the limits set 31 December 1971, are the deserted villages of Albertshof, Dürrenhof and Rortal. In the area of former municipality Hohebach are the towns Lieboldsbronn, Eschbronnen and Ripperg. In the former municipality of Laibach lie the villages of Büchelich and Dacht. In the former municipality Meßbach is found the town Niedermeßbach.HistoryDörzbach was first documented in the Jagst Valley, in 1230, under the name "Torzebach". Tombs and other findings indicate, however, that Dörzbach had been inhabited for millennia by Celtic peoples.IncorporationOn 1 January 1972, the communities of Laibach and Meßbach were combined. On 1 January 1974, they were followed by Hohebach.PoliticsTown councilThe local elections on 25 May 2014 had the following seats allocated, as percentages of the town council:Coat of arms and flagThe blazon of arms of Dörzbach is: set as 3 sections, with 4 bars, a section of three red scallop seashells, plus a section in black with a silver five-spoke wheel. The flag of the municipality is red and white.