Eteimbes

Eteimbes ( German Welsch Steinbach ) is a commune of 365 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Haut-Rhin in the Alsace region. She is a member of the Association of Municipalities Porte d'Alsace.

Geography

The name derives from the place was the " Steinbach " that flows through the municipal area. Eteimbes is located on the western edge of the Alsace region on the northwestern edge of the Sundgauvian, only about 3 kilometers east of the Franche- Comté region, 23 kilometers south-west of Mulhouse. The municipality's territory, on the mountain ridge skin bois, two watershed lines meet. The Steinbach flows towards the Rhineland and the Rapène flows into the Rhône Valley.

History

From 1324 to 1648 Eteimbes was a fief of the front Austrian Seigneurs of Thann. Accordingly, the village was in 1331 and 1576 mentioned in documents as " Steinbach ". In 1779 she was named Estambes.

1793 Eteimbes received the status of a municipality and in 1801 the right to local self-government in the wake of the French Revolution ( 1789-1799 ).

1871, Alsace was annexed by Germany. Eteimbes was on the former border between Germany and France. Still bear witness to the twenty landmarks in the municipality. From 1919 the town was again among France.

Demographics

Attractions

The church of the village is dedicated to Saint Pantaleon ( Saint Pantale ). The bell tower was built in 1953. The chapel sacre coeur de Jésus ( Sacred Heart ) was built in 1870.

Economy

The image of the church is dominated by pastures, fields and forest. In the 1960s, the importance of agriculture predominated as a source of income. Over time, houses were built between the farms. Many residents now live in Eteimbes but work in Mulhouse.

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