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Rommers, Kr. Fulda, Hessen

The oldest documented mention of the village of Rommers dates to 1441. It was deserted at some point after that, but by 1558, there were four people living there again.

Even today, there is not really much of a village there - only a few houses.

Since 31 December 1970, Rommers has been administratively part of the municipality of Gersfeld.

Church:

Rinderbügen, Kr. Wetterau, Hessen

Rinderbügen is first mentioned in a document dated 1 October 1390.

Following administrative regional reforms, as of 31 December 1971, Rinderbügen became administratively part of the municipality of Büdingen.

Church

The Evangelical Church of St. Laurentius & Katharina in Rinderbügen dates back to the 14th century. In 1523, the nave was renovated and the gabled roof was added along with the hexagonal turret. During the Mainz Abbey Feud in 1462, the chapel was severely damaged. In 1910-1911, the side isle was added.