The history of Bommersheim
792 First certified record of „Botmarsheim“. The name of the place dates back to the times of Franconians. Bommersheim shares the (national) fate with nearby Oberursel, being controlled by the same rulers.
1235 First certified record of Niederbommersheim (inferiori Bomersheim).
1382 The fortress of Bommersheim is destroyed in the first half of the 13th century, while its owner is considered a robber baron within the neighborhood.
Prior to that, in 1319 the decision had been made to construct a fortress chapel which was to be dedicated to Saint Aureus und Justina. It was not until 1740 that a Catholic church was built in Bommersheim. The vacancy of the priest has been filled according to the decision of the priests´ union of Oberursel; in 1888, the union dissolved.
1622 Lootings begin during the Thirty Years´ War (1618-1648) and later (1636, 1639) many buildings were destroyed from arson.
1820 137 families live in 98 houses, while most work as farmers. The rural structure of this place remains until sometime after WW II.
1843 634 people live in Bommerheim. Despite of the numerous wars, by 1929 the number has increased to 1663.
1847 Foundation of the Protestant community in Oberursel, which also includes Bommersheim. In 1959 the community of Bommersheim becomes independent and constructs “Kreuzkirche” (1964/1965).
1929 After unsuccessful negotiations in 1913, on October 1st, 1929 Bommersheim finally becomes part of Oberursel. The crucial point leading to this decision has been the lack of water in Bommersheim.
1951/1953 Due to a population increase resulting from refugees and people living in exile, new districts for residencies were constructed, e.g. in “Odenwald-/Spessartstreet” (1951/1953) as well as 1958 et sqq. the “Hermann-Ortloff-Settlement”.
1967 Official opening of the multipurpose hall in Bommersheim, in use for cultural and sports events.
1979 An advisory committee for Bommersheim´s interests was founded.
Nowadays, about 5000 people live in Bommersheim.
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1736-1738 Construction of the baroque styled church of St. Aureus & Justina. The high altar is worth seeing as it is decorated with the figures of „prominent masters of the Hadamar school of sculpture, Martin Volk“.
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St. Aureus & Justina
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The water castle´s outlines still affect the allocation of land; since 1988 it has been a well-known site of archaeological excavations.
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Official opening of the multipurpose hall in Bommersheim, in use for cultural and sports events.
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