Mainaschaff

Mainaschaff is a community in the Aschaffenburg district in the Regierungsbezirk of Lower Franconia (Unterfranken) in Bavaria, Germany. It has a population of around 8,700.GeographyLocationThe community lies near the boundary with Hesse, to the west just outside Aschaffenburg. It is located on the Main’s right bank, and on the small river Aschaff, which empties here into the Main. This confluence gave the community its name.HistoryIn 1184, Mainaschaff had its first documentary mention as a holding in Pope Lucius III’s privilege for the Kollegiatsstift at Aschaffenburg. In the early 12th century, the small village, which was made up mainly of farms, belonged to the Stift of St. Peter and Alexander in Aschaffenburg. The inhabitants, who made their living mostly by growing fruit and fishing, had to pay ongoing tribute to the Stift, and also perform compulsory labour for it.Only in 1872 did Mainaschaff become a self-administering community.GovernanceCommunity councilThe council is made up of 20 council members, not counting the mayor.Coat of armsThe community’s arms might be described thus: A pall reversed wavy argent, dexter barry of six Or and gules, sinister gules a demi-wheel of the first divided palewise the rim towards sinister, the base azure.