Philippsthal lies between the outliers of the Rhön and the Thuringian Forest (ranges) on the river Werra. The river Ulster empties into the Werra between the main centre and the outlying centre of Röhrigshof.
The nearest major towns are Bad Hersfeld (some 25 km to the west) and Eisenach (some 29 km to the northeast).
Pamorama of Philippsthal with the potash works' tailings heap. In the background are the northernmost mountains of the Rhön (Landecker Berg and Dreienberg). The peak at left is the Soisberg.
Neighbouring communities
Philippsthal borders in the north on the town of Heringen (in Hersfeld-Rotenburg), in the east on the town of Vacha, in the south on the communities of Unterbreizbach (both in the Wartburgkreis in Thuringia) and Hohenroda and in the west on the community of Friedewald (both in Hersfeld-Rotenburg).
Constituent communities
The community’s Ortsteile are Gethsemane, Harnrode, Heimboldshausen, Philippsthal, Röhrigshof and Unterneurode. All these places were merged into a new greater community of Philippsthal (Werra) within the framework of municipal reform on 1 August 1972. The title “market community” (Marktgemeinde) was granted the community on 30 May 2001.
History
Schloss Philippsthal
In 1191, Philippsthal had its first documentary mention in a Schutzbrief (“protection letter”) from Pope Celestine III to the Hersfeld Abbey. In this year, the Abbey founded a Benedictineconvent and named it after the living knightly family von Cruceburg, after whom the growing community of Kreuzberg was then also named.
The convent was destroyed in the German Peasants' War in 1525 and forsaken by the nuns in 1568. All that is still preserved is the former convent church from the 12th century. On the spot where the convent stood, Landgrave Philipp of Hesse-Philippsthal (b. 14 December 1655, d. 18 June 1721) had a palatial residence built in 1685, which he named Schloss Philippsthal. By the late 18th century, this had become the local placename.
Potash works with tailings heap in Philippsthal (Werra)
After mining began at the Hattorf potash works in 1905, the craft and weaving village became an industrial community.
During the time of Germany’s division, the former Hoßfeld printing shop building earned some fame as the border between East Germany and West Germany ran straight through it. Only in 1976 did East and West Germany agree to a border adjustment that put the whole property in West Germany.
Politics
Community council
This section needs to be updated. Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information.(July 2021)
The municipal election held on 26 March 2006 yielded the following results:
The community’s executive (Gemeindevorstand) is made up of ten members, with four seats allotted to the SPD, two to the CDU and four to the FWG.
Mayors
The mayoral election on 16 September 2007 brought Ralf Orth (SPD) into office with 55.1% of the vote. Since 1 January 2008 he has been Hartwig Klotzbach’s (FWG) successor after the latter had held the office since 2001. In 2019 Timo Heusner (SPD) was elected mayor.
Coat of arms
The community’s arms might be described thus: Gules a mount of three argent, issuant therefrom a cross of Lorraine pattée of the second, upon the mound an inescutcheon azure a lion rampant barry of nine argent and gules armed and crowned Or.
The “double cross” recalls the convent in the community and the Hersfeld Abbey, which was a definite factor in earlier centuries. The striped lion (Hesse’s heraldic beast) stands for the Landgraves of Hesse-Kassel, into whose ownership the community came in the 16th century.
^"Ergebnisse der letzten Direktwahl aller hessischen Landkreise und Gemeinden" (XLS) (in German). Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt. 5 September 2022.
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Philippsthal Werra is a market community in Hersfeld Rotenburg district in eastern Hesse Germany right at the boundary with Thuringia PhilippsthalMunicipalityCoat of armsLocation of Philippsthal Werra within Hersfeld Rotenburg districtPhilippsthalShow map of GermanyPhilippsthalShow map of HesseCoordinates 50 51 N 10 00 E 50 850 N 10 000 E 50 850 10 000 Coordinates 50 51 N 10 00 E 50 850 N 10 000 E 50 850 10 000CountryGermanyStateHesseAdmin regionKasselDistrictHersfeld RotenburgGovernment Mayor 2019 25 Timo Heusner 1 SPD Area Total21 31 km2 8 23 sq mi Elevation315 m 1 033 ft Population 2021 12 31 2 Total4 073 Density190 km2 500 sq mi Time zoneUTC 01 00 CET Summer DST UTC 02 00 CEST Postal codes36269Dialling codes06620Vehicle registrationHEFWebsitewww philippsthal de Contents 1 Geography 1 1 Location 1 2 Neighbouring communities 1 3 Constituent communities 2 History 3 Politics 3 1 Community council 3 2 Mayors 3 3 Coat of arms 3 4 Town partnerships 4 Culture and sightseeing 4 1 Museum 4 2 Buildings 5 References 6 Further reading 7 External linksGeography EditLocation Edit Philippsthal lies between the outliers of the Rhon and the Thuringian Forest ranges on the river Werra The river Ulster empties into the Werra between the main centre and the outlying centre of Rohrigshof The nearest major towns are Bad Hersfeld some 25 km to the west and Eisenach some 29 km to the northeast Pamorama of Philippsthal with the potash works tailings heap In the background are the northernmost mountains of the Rhon Landecker Berg and Dreienberg The peak at left is the Soisberg Neighbouring communities Edit Philippsthal borders in the north on the town of Heringen in Hersfeld Rotenburg in the east on the town of Vacha in the south on the communities of Unterbreizbach both in the Wartburgkreis in Thuringia and Hohenroda and in the west on the community of Friedewald both in Hersfeld Rotenburg Constituent communities Edit The community s Ortsteile are Gethsemane Harnrode Heimboldshausen Philippsthal Rohrigshof and Unterneurode All these places were merged into a new greater community of Philippsthal Werra within the framework of municipal reform on 1 August 1972 The title market community Marktgemeinde was granted the community on 30 May 2001 History Edit Schloss Philippsthal In 1191 Philippsthal had its first documentary mention in a Schutzbrief protection letter from Pope Celestine III to the Hersfeld Abbey In this year the Abbey founded a Benedictine convent and named it after the living knightly family von Cruceburg after whom the growing community of Kreuzberg was then also named The convent was destroyed in the German Peasants War in 1525 and forsaken by the nuns in 1568 All that is still preserved is the former convent church from the 12th century On the spot where the convent stood Landgrave Philipp of Hesse Philippsthal b 14 December 1655 d 18 June 1721 had a palatial residence built in 1685 which he named Schloss Philippsthal By the late 18th century this had become the local placename Potash works with tailings heap in Philippsthal Werra After mining began at the Hattorf potash works in 1905 the craft and weaving village became an industrial community During the time of Germany s division the former Hossfeld printing shop building earned some fame as the border between East Germany and West Germany ran straight through it Only in 1976 did East and West Germany agree to a border adjustment that put the whole property in West Germany Politics EditCommunity council Edit This section needs to be updated Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information July 2021 The municipal election held on 26 March 2006 yielded the following results Parties and voter communities 2006 Seats2006 2001 Seats2001CDU Christian Democratic Union of Germany 19 8 5 19 5 5SPD Social Democratic Party of Germany 45 5 10 52 7 12FWG Freie Wahlgemeinschaft Philippsthal 34 7 8 27 9 6Total 100 0 23 100 0 23Voter turnout in 56 2 63 0The community s executive Gemeindevorstand is made up of ten members with four seats allotted to the SPD two to the CDU and four to the FWG Mayors Edit The mayoral election on 16 September 2007 brought Ralf Orth SPD into office with 55 1 of the vote Since 1 January 2008 he has been Hartwig Klotzbach s FWG successor after the latter had held the office since 2001 In 2019 Timo Heusner SPD was elected mayor Coat of arms Edit The community s arms might be described thus Gules a mount of three argent issuant therefrom a cross of Lorraine pattee of the second upon the mound an inescutcheon azure a lion rampant barry of nine argent and gules armed and crowned Or The double cross recalls the convent in the community and the Hersfeld Abbey which was a definite factor in earlier centuries The striped lion Hesse s heraldic beast stands for the Landgraves of Hesse Kassel into whose ownership the community came in the 16th century Town partnerships Edit Salies du Salat Haute Garonne France since 1974 Vacha Thuringia since 1990 Dorndorf Thuringia since 1990Culture and sightseeing Edit Hersfeld Abbey border stone at the old Werra Bridge between Philippsthal and Vacha Museum Edit Border Museum at the Torbogenhaus Gate Arch House Buildings Edit Schloss Philippsthal palace Orangery in the palace park Three naved convent church from the 12th centuryReferences Edit Ergebnisse der letzten Direktwahl aller hessischen Landkreise und Gemeinden XLS in German Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt 5 September 2022 Die Bevolkerung der hessischen Gemeinden am 31 Dezember 2021 PDF in German Hessisches Statistisches Landesamt June 2022 Further reading EditPhilippsthal in Meyers Konversationslexikon 4 edit 1888 89 vol 12 p 1006 Das Haus Hessen Philippsthal in Meyers Konversationslexikon 4 edit 1888 89 vol 8 p 486 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Philippsthal Werra Official website in German Philippsthal at Curlie Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 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