Since 1264, Wald-Michelbach was part of the Electorate of Palatinate (German = Kurpfalz). When the Kurpfalz was dissolved in 1803, it became part of Hessen. Names Wald-Michelbach, Kr. Bergstraße, Hessen Surnames Hirsch (Unknown)* Jäckel / Jäkel (Beideck) Roth (Anton) 49.570194, 8.830938 Volga Colonies Anton Beideck