VGI Updates

Excavations in 1851 revealed that a settlement in the area of Brensbach had existed since the Middle Bronze Age (around 3,500 years ago). There is also evidence from the Iron Age dating around 450 BC when Celtic tribes settled large parts of Central Europe. The Romans also occupied the Odenwald area.

The earliest written mention of this place (noted as Brendisbach) dates to 1223. The line of the Lords of Brensbach, after whom the village took its name, died out in 1414.

This Breitenbrunn is located in the former Kreis of Erbach which Karl Stumpp identifies as the region of from which this family came.

Bönstadt is located southeast of Friedberg. When the Volga German colonists left this area in 1766, Bönstadt was part of the Solms-Braundfels Principality. Today it is part of the County of Friedberg in Hessen.

Bombogen is located 9 kilometers east of Wittlich.

Böhnstadt is located just west of Calbach. In 1766, Böhnstadt was part of the Solms-Braundfels Principality. Today it is part of the County of Friedberg in Hessen.