Ostheim
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- For the town in France, see Ostheim, Haut-Rhin.
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| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Administrative region | Lower Franconia |
| District | Rhön-Grabfeld |
| Population | 3,695 (2002) |
| Area | 40.73 km² |
| Population density | 91 /km² |
| Elevation | ? m |
| Coordinates | 50°28′ N 10°13′ E |
| Postal code | 97645 |
| Area code | 097645 |
| Licence plate code | NES |
| Mayor | Adolf Büttner (CSU) |
| Website | ostheim-vgem.de |
Ostheim vor der Rhön is a town situated in Bavaria (although historically part of Thuringia), in the district of Rhön-Grabfeld.
[edit] History
Ostheim was founded for the first time in 804. From 1920 until 1945 Ostheim vor der Rhön was an exclave of Thuringia. In 1945 Ostheim became part of the American controlled zone, in the Free State of Bavaria. Apparently until reunification it had the unusual status of being part of Thuringia in eastern Germany but administered by the Free State of Bavaria (West Germany). About 1972 the church administration of this enclave inside of Bavaria was switched to Bavaria.
[edit] Landmarks
- Church tower
- Light tower with guest hall
- Historic Old Town with mills and half-timbered houses
- Organ museum in Hanstein (with musical guidance when desired)
- Hill Graves
