Staitz

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Village Church

Staitz was one belonging to a county municipality in the district Greiz in Thuringia. On 1 December 2011, she was part of the rural community Auma Weidatal.

The name " Staitz " probably comes from the Sorbian and is probably similar to the word " Stav " ( = pond). First records of the town on July 22, 1283, when Henry the Elder, Vogt of Weida, the monastery was a Cronschwitz purchased by Heinrich von Lohma interest in Staitz confirmed. Wolfgang Kahl also confirms this documentary first mention of the village Staitz. In ancient documents Staitz was referred to as a " village with many teamsters ."

Geography

Staitz lies in the Thuringian Slate Mountains near the Weidatalsperre. On the eastern edge of the built-up area of 12 longitude runs. Staitz lies in a slight slope.

History

In Staitz there were three mills:

  • The Franz mill. The first miller was mentioned in 1609
  • The Bermichsmühle at Staitz. The first miller was mentioned in 1533
  • The ore mill Staitz. The first miller was mentioned in 1556

The construction of the first church was probably 1521 Even today, on the south side of the tower the " curtain arch window " with the inscription. "Anno Domin - m § v and XXI " get. In 1812 a part of the village burned down including the church and the school, with three church bells were destroyed. In 1813 was established by the brothers Ulrich to Lauchagrund and Apolda from the metal part again collected a new church bell. She still bears the inscription: " God bless and get Staitz ". In 1816, the newly built church was inaugurated.

On April 10, 1852, the town got a new seal. The coat of arms shows the " Drei Linden " that were planted at the decision of the municipal council. 1975 were three Linden (formerly Barn Pond) planted in the parking lot as a replacement again. Not far from the town is the Weidatalsperre (built 1951-1956 ).

The center is located in the village center in the village square. It was formerly used as a school, then as a kindergarten and is now partly inhabited.

Before the construction of the dam were excavations for assurance and documentation of the castle, the so-called Fliehburg, which is recognized as a ground monument, performed. Until January 3, 1996 Staitz was a member of the administrative community Weidatal, the community then belonged to the administrative community Auma Weidatal. On 1 December 2011 joined the city Auma and the communities brown village, Göhren, Staitz and Wiebelsdorf for rural community Auma Weidatal together.

Population Development

Development of the population (as of December 31):

  • 2000: 322
  • 2001: 314
  • 2002: 319
  • 2003: 328
  • 2004: 331
  • 2005: 324
  • 2006: 327
  • 2007: 315
  • 2008: 299
  • 2009: 293
  • 2010: 278

Culture and sights

Area attractions include the historic church, which Weidatalsperre that Bermichsmühle and the monument to the fallen of the 1st and 2nd World War.

In the village there is the restaurant "Zum dovecote " in the center and a youth club " Mobile Home " at the west end of the village, and the local bowling club and the fire brigade. Annual maypole (including Maifeuer ), as well as a celebration of the in- Staitz large agricultural operations are the highlights of the local life. Frequently are also held football matches on the football field. Very close, in Döhlen, the annual Weidatalfest takes place.

Sports

In Staitz there is a soccer field at the entrance to the development area. In addition, the annual Thuringia Women's Cycling Race passes through the village.

Economy and infrastructure

Businesses that have shaped the community Staitz, the ERVEMA agricultural GmbH, an agricultural trading company " Aumatal " and other smaller farms of re judges and craft shops. In the industrial area " in the Muschke " has been based since 1998, the company TRIBOTEC GmbH. This is a company that specializes in wear and corrosion protection, especially for screw conveyors and press equipment for the paper, brick and ceramic industry. Service companies are not found in Staitz. There are two bus stations in Staitz with links to Auma and drive.

Personalities

  • Georg Kresse Staitz visited frequently.

Financial situation

Debt of the former municipality Staitz in EUR (as of December 31):

  • 2004: 954,000
  • 2005: 916,000
  • 2006: 871,000
  • 2007: 818,000
  • 2008: 784,000
  • 2009: 748,000
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