Over much of history, the village was under control of von Bibra family (c.1356 - 1850).

The village received the right to hold a market in 1743 and commerce flourished.

The church, which stands somewhat in the middle of the village, was built onto the tower in 1843.

The beaver is the symbol of the von Bibra (Bibra is old German word for beaver), who owned the village for a long time.

The green and silver division of the shield symbolises the meadows and pastures (Wiesen).