From 1680 to 1920, Meiningen was the capital of the Duchy of Sachsen-Meiningen. Names Meiningen, Kr. Schmalkalden-Meiningen, Thüringen Surnames Hoch / Hock (Frank-2)* Wachtmeister Stadtkirche St. Marien in Meiningen (2015). Parts of the building date back to 1003. Source: Wikipedia Commons. 50.571701, 10.421645 Volga Colonies Frank Kamenka Pfeifer