Wolfschlugen
| Wolfschlugen | ||
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  Wolfschlugen | ||
Location of Wolfschlugen within Esslingen district 
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| Coordinates: 48°39′N 9°17′E / 48.650°N 9.283°ECoordinates: 48°39′N 9°17′E / 48.650°N 9.283°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Baden-Württemberg | |
| Admin. region | Stuttgart | |
| District | Esslingen | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Matthias Ruckh) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.12 km2 (2.75 sq mi) | |
| Population (2012-12-31)[1] | ||
| • Total | 6,170 | |
| • Density | 870/km2 (2,200/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 72649 | |
| Dialling codes | 07022 | |
| Vehicle registration | ES | |
| Website | wolfschlugen.de | |
Wolfschlugen is a town in the district of Esslingen in Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany.
History
Wolfschlugen was mentioned for the first time at 2 April 1318. A man named Benz from Kirchheim sold some products of his farm in Wolfschlugen. But people settled there before, therefore evidence are remains of an old Latin estate in a forest nearby Wolfschlugen
- 1380 the town became official by a declaration of Eberhard II, Count of Württemberg.
- 1603 the Protestant church became reconstructed and obtained his actual form which can be seen today.
- 1608/09 construction of the town hall by Michel Knell and Jerg Mercklin.
- 1776 construction of the first school.
- 1866 foundation of the fire department.
- 1899 first Telegraph office.
- 1903 foundation of the music society.
- 1906 first Telephone connection.
- 1914 first electrical lights on the streets.
- 1938 Wolfschlugen became member of the district of Nürtingen.
- 1970 dedication of the festival hall and the sports field.
- 1973 in case of the liquidation of the district of Nürtingen the town became member of the district of Esslingen.
- 1993 dedication of the new sports hall.
References
- ↑ "Gemeinden in Deutschland mit Bevölkerung am 31.12.2012 (Einwohnerzahlen auf Grundlage des Zensus 2011)". Statistisches Bundesamt (in German). 12 November 2013.
