Morschheim

Morschheim is a municipality in the Thunder Mountain district in Rhineland- Palatinate. It belongs to the municipality Kirchheimbolanden.

To Morschheim includes the residential places on Stone Mountain and station Morschheim.

Climate

The weather is mostly sunny and warm, sometimes a bit dry. Reasons for this are the protected situation in the east of Mount Thunder and the altitude of about 302 m above sea level. A disadvantage is the " Morsch Heimer Wind " from the west.

History

In the notation " Morscheym " the place name was first mentioned in 1157.

Policy

Parish council

The local council in Morschheim consists of twelve council members, who were elected at the municipal election held on 7 June 2009 by majority vote, and the honorary mayor as chairman.

Coat of arms

The blazon of the arms is: " In Gold St. Mauritius, nimbiert silver, in silver armor with a red cross on his breast, with his right hand leaning on a blue shield, is a silver eagle in his left hand a silver cross flag with red Cross ".

It was in 1950 awarded by the Rhineland-Palatinate Ministry of Interior and is based on a seal from the beginning of the 15th century. The St. Maurice was dedicated to the local church. The eagle is taken from the coat of arms of the Leininger, who were formerly local lords.

Events

In Morschheim the Carnival is celebrated. In addition to the Morsch Heimer carnival procession and the cap meeting will be held. In addition, the Summer Night Festival and the Morsch Heimer Mauritius festival be held every year ( Kerwe ).

Economy and infrastructure

In the resort, the state roads 401 and 446 intersect two terminals of the southeast extends A 63 ( Kaiserslautern Mainz) can be achieved within 3-4 km. In Kirchheimbolanden is a train station at Thunder Mountain Railway.

Morschheim has a multi-purpose hall (Mauritius Hall ), tennis courts, sports court, volunteer fire department, daycare, village tavern and a village shop, which is run by volunteers. The Internet connection is with VDSL 100 Mbits / s Since the end of 2012, there is a recreation area with adventure playground, Kneipp rest station and cable car. The number of farms is steadily declining.

Sons and daughters of the town

  • August Schäfer (1890-1977), politician ( SPD)
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