Maßbach
Maßbach is a market town and municipality in the district of Bad Kissingen in Bavaria in Germany. GeographyMaßbach lies between the biosphere reserve of the Bavarian Rhön Mountains and Haßberge. Neighboring municipalities
Divisions of the municipalityThe following towns belong to the municipality:
Maßbach includes the following villages:
HistoryThe town was first documented in 770. Beginning in the mid-19th century many residents of Massbach and the surrounding area emigrated to the United States and settled in Jo Daviess County, Illinois. They named their settlement in Derinda Township "Massbach" after their home village. Coat of armsA red and silver shield divided into alternating stripes emanating from a point at the top. Sister cities
CultureThe Fränkisches Theater Schloss Maßbach is a private theater which presents an ambitious program. The Heimatmuseum is housed in the palace in Maßbach-Poppenlauer TransportThere is public bus service to Schweinfurt, Bad Kissingen, and Bad Neustadt. The nearest train station is in Münnerstadt on the Schweinfurt-Erfurt line. The municipality has its own exit from the Autobahn A71. References
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