Zerlach
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- SPÖ: 1
Zerlach is a municipality with 1690 inhabitants (as of 1 January 2013 ) in the south- east of Styria in the district of Southeastern Styria.
- 2.1 Population development
- 4.1 traffic
- 4.2 Public bodies
- 4.3 Education
- 5.1 municipal
- 5.2 Coat of Arms
- 6.1 freeman
Geography
Geographical Location
Zerlach is located about 23 km south- east of Graz, approximately 17 km to the west of the district capital Schwarzau field creek in East Styrian Hill Country.
Neighboring communities
- In the North: Petersdorf II
- In the East: Oberndorf am Hochegg and Sankt Stefan im Rosental
- In the South: Kirchbach in Steiermark
- In the West: Pirching am Traubenberg and Edelstauden
Community structure
The municipality comprises the following six localities ( in parentheses population as of 31 October 2011):
- Width Book ( 410)
- Dörfla ( 447 )
- Kittenbach (91 )
- Maxendorf (190 )
- Weissbach (172 )
- Zerlach (404 )
The municipality comprises the cadastral Zerlach.
History
Zerlach is an agricultural community with a square measure of 2,377 ha In the census in 1981, 1,584 inhabitants were counted, they arrange themselves turn into 370 households.
The name Zerlach earlier " Zedlach " was first mentioned in Babenberg land register in 1220. Zerlach translated means " to or at the alders ". The community was once in the possession of some castles and manors and a weir.
The villages Breitenbuch earlier " Praytenbach " Kittenbach earlier " Cüttenbach " Hochjahring, formerly " Ohenjahring " Maxendorf earlier "Mark Deer village" have been documented already in the second half of the 12th century.
Dörfla called "the little village in the parish church to Bach" was only mentioned later in 1370 in Seckauer Zehentbuch.
Were cultivated at this time mainly the March food, poppy seeds, peas and flax. There was also a great deal of wine. Every hill was planted with vines. This has been acclaimed as grape juice, formerly called Most, delivered as a tithe to various dominions.
In 1848 Hans Kudlich submitted an application to the emancipation of the serfs. Already in 1849 the peasants were free citizens and needed to make no more tithes to the landlord. Thus, the farmers were able to purchase the reason they had to muster even 1/3 of the appraised value.
Thus, it was since 1849 the Cadastral Administration = community. From the year 1848 to 1900 is not known who has managed the community. In 1900, Georg Maier difficulty (see Kölli ) was elected mayor. His successors were Joseph Nöst difficulty (see Krisper ), Josef Kaufmann difficulty (see Thori ), Richard Suppan difficulty (see Schu Mandl ), Josef Paier difficulty (see Toni Hansel ), Franz Maier difficulty (see Wagner) and Joseph Graßmugg. By the year 1981, the community office had seven change your seat. Under Mayor Joseph Graßmugg the town hall was built.
On June 3, 1984, the building was solemnly blessed in the presence of Rev. Wolfgang Pucher, Alois Steinkleibl and Johann Koeberl by Pastor Tödtling. On the same day was Governor Josef Krainer an honorary citizen of the community, Josef Krainer also carried out the coat of arms of the municipality Zerlach ceremony. On 22 March 1985 Josef Graßmugg put his 15 -year-old function back as mayor. In April Josef Suppan difficulty (see TischlerI ) was elected mayor of the municipality.
The residents of Zerlach manage every bit of farming. Through their active commitment and great diligence, which they use throughout the year, you can say that everyone is well posed. For the most part the work must be carried out due to the hilly landscape, the work by hand. Today, mainly cattle and pigs is operated.
Breitenbuch
The name was first mentioned Praytenpuch in 1265. Praytenpuch was under the reign of Ottokar of Bohemia and belonged to the parish of St. Georgen. In 1414 this place Breitenbuch was already under the rule of the Laird of Freiburg.
Hochjahring
In Hochjahring a castle should have been located at a military facility. This castle was called " the Court Kirchbach ". Even under the existing owner Puchannerl should have stood with weir a castle.
Kittenbach
Kittenbach was first mentioned in the land register of the Habsburgs in 1280. Kittenbach had 2 Huben and was under the rule of the Prince. 1 Hube was calculated with 36 yoke.
Dörfla
Dörfla was first mentioned in Seckauer Zehentbuch in 1406. On the slope Erling Berg, also a Edelhof to have found a weir.
Population Development
Culture and sights
Economy and infrastructure
Zerlach is a typical rural community with a predominantly agricultural and forestry use by rural small and medium-sized enterprises, which are usually performed in the sideline.
Traffic
The Federal Highway 73 ( Kirchbacher main road) offers mainly commuters connection to the industry in and around Graz.
Public institutions
Community kindergarten and Alterspflegeheim Volunteer Fire Breitenbuch
Education
The basic school supply is taken over by the school center in the neighboring municipality Kirchbach in Styria.
Policy
Parish council
The council consists of 15 members and has been working for the municipal elections in 2010, mandates the following parties together:
Coat of arms
The award of the municipality coat of arms was made with effect from 1 May 1984. Coat Description: a silver pewter wall in the sign in red beam as put a silver chain of five members, two of which are three silver spikes.