In 1579, Bischofsheim fell to Hessen-Darmstadt. In 1930, it was incorporated into the city of Mainz, but returned to independent status in 1945 following the end of World War II. Names Bischofsheim, Kr. Groß-Gerau, Hessen Surnames Baumann (Beauregard) Schreiber (Paulskaya)* Schwab (Straub) 49.983333, 8.35