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Unterhaun, Kr. Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Hessen

Historically, Unterhaun has had a number of names including Niedern Huna, Hiedern Hun, Untern Huna, and Niedern Haun.

Today, Unterhaun is administratively part of the municipality of Hauneck.

Church:

The first mention of a church building in what today is called Unterhaun dates to a reference to "Freuzkapelle on the Kirchberg" in 972. It was replaced by a series of buildings, the last of which fell into disrepair.

In 1736, a new church was constructed in the Baroque style. It was designed by the Schmalkelden master builder A. G. Erdinger.

Names
Unterhaun, Kr. Hersfeld-Rotenburg, Hessen
Surnames
Source(s)

- Unterhaun (Meyer's Gazetteer)
- Unterhaun (German Wikipedia)

On the right is the Baroque "Dorfkirche" built in 1736. (2008)
Source: Wikipedia Commons.

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