Geography
Ehningen is in Korngäu, on the northwestern edge ofDistricts
Ehningen includes the village of Ehningen, the hamlet of Mauren, and the house and the mill towns of Hoingen, Rainmulin, Sulz and Haldenölmühle.Mauren
Mauren's Schlossgut, or estate, is located on the border between the Upper Gäu and the Schönbuch in the Würm river valley. In all probability, the name Mauren (Mason) originated from the word wall (Mauer). This refers to a former Roman estate which lies near present-day Mauren in Würmtal. Mauren was first mentioned in 1320, and was then a fief of Württemberg. It was incorporated into Ehningen in 1851. Over the centuries, Mauren changed hands frequently. The Mauren castle was built in 1617 by Heinrich Schickard. In 1943 it was bombed by a British air raid, when due to fog, it was confused with nearby Boeblingen. The outer walls of the ground floor are still standing, and the vaulted cellar under the ground floor also remains. In 2005, two houses were built on steel pillars directly above the outer walls of the ruins.History
The first documented mention of Ehningen can be dated to 1185, when the knight Albertus de Ondingin purchased a manor in Herrenberg. Albertus de Ondingin was a member of the local nobility, and in all likelihood was a vassal of the Count Calw. There is ample evidence of the continued use of this countryside in prehistoric times, however. For example, a Neolithic arrowhead (3000-1800 BC) and a Bronze Age grave mound (1800-1200 BC) were discovered locally. A Celtic four-sided earthwork was once located just south of present-day Ehningen, although it has been overbuilt. Beginning in the third century AD, the area was colonized by the Alemanni. Evidence of this colonization was discovered in 1878 during the construction of the Gäu Railway between Stuttgart and Freudenstadt, when several Alemannic graves were found. The suffix -''ingen'' means that Ehningen can be classified as one of the original Swabian villages; the original name ''Ondgingin'' or -''onding'' indicates the town may be named for an Alemannic tribe leader named "Ondo". In medieval times the size of Ehningen remained relatively constant, and the settlement was limited by the so-called "''Etters''". The ''Etters'' were essentially fences that would prevent the cattle from getting out into the gardens of the houses. The settlement boundary defined by the ''Etters'' was not changed until the 19th Century. There were three streets in the Old City: The Upper Street (now King Street), Böblingen (which ran east to west from the Upper Gate to Herrenberg), and Aidlingen Gärtringen (which led through the Lower Gate). The Dagersheim road ran north through the Weilemer Gate (also Linsentor). None of these three gates, none have survived. In 1850 Ehningen had three Catholic and 1634 Protestant inhabitants, who lived and worked in 308 primary and 88 outbuildings. Beschreibung des Oberamts Böblingen – Tabelle I. Until World War II Ehningen had about 2,000 inhabitants, a figure that steadily increased to just over 7,000 by 2000.Religion
Since theDemographics
Politics
Council
After the last local elections on 25 May 2014 the council has 18 members. The turnout was 55.9 %. The election gave the following results: * Allgemeine Bürgerschaft Ehningen ABE 7 seats * CDU 5 seats * Alliance 90/The Greens and Aufwind 3 seats * SPD 2 seats The Chairman of the municipal council is the mayor.Mayor
* 1948–1960: Wilhelm Schäfer * 1960–1980: Rolf Mezger * 1980–2004: Hans Heinzmann * 2004-2020: Claus Unger * since 2020: Lukas RosengrünCrest
The town's crest is a golden duck's foot clutching a red apple on a field of blue.Economy and Infrastructure
Ehningen is a typical village in the catchment area of Boeblingen, Sindelfingen and Stuttgart, with a very high percentage of commuters. There are three industrial parks in Ehningen: Letts, Birkensee, Bernrain. A major employer located on the outskirts of Ehningen is IBM which relocated its German Headquarters to Ehningen in 2009 from Stuttgart. Bertrand AG is also a significant employer. Other establishments in the village include commerce, trade, catering and agriculture.Transportation
Ehningen is located onEducational institutions
There are four school buildings in Ehningen, of which only the Friedrich Kammerer primary and secondary school (1968) are still being used as a school. It lends its name from the inventor of the first friction match, Jacob Frederick Kammerer, who was a native to the town. Since 2002, a school social worker has been available to students, parents and teachers. The school social worker at the Friedrich Kammerer school provides individual assistance and counseling, social education group work and projects, community work and networking as well as open leisure facilities. It is part of the Young People's Commune Ehningen. The "Fronäckerschule" was dedicated in 1915. Its name is derived from its location on the Fronäckern, which were located outside the old village. It now houses the adult education center and other facilities. The former new school (built 1843) and the former old school (built 1826) are centrally located next to the Lutheran Church (St. Mary). Both were renovated in the 1980s and now serve as residences.Culture and Attractions
Regular Events
The Pentecostal Ehninger market is known far beyond the borders Ehningen. It takes place every year onNotable residents
* 1796, 24 May, Jacob Friedrich Kammerer, † 23 October 1857 in Ludwigsburg, an inventor of the phosphorus frictionReferences
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