Giebelstadt
Encyclopedia
Giebelstadt is a municipality
in the district of Würzburg
in Bavaria
in Germany
.
History of Giebelstadt
The town is the birthplace of Florian Geyer
(1490-1525), also known as "Florian Geier from Giebelstadt", a Franconian
nobleman who led the Black Company
during the Peasants War resulting from the Protestant Reformation in Germany in the 16th century. Florian lead the revolt to the Bishop"s Residence in Würzburg where it he revolt was repressed.
In 1935 authorized the construction of the Giebelstadt airfield operated first by the German Luftwaffe
in World War II
. During this time Adolf Hitler built an escape railroad track that led to the airfield discovered by the U.S. Army in 1945. Giebelstadt supported 5,786 soldiers and their families during the U.S Army 62 year history until its closure along with the U.S Forces draw down of Würzburg area in 2006. The airfield has since been renamed Giebelstadt Airport
to host civilian flight operations. At the closer of the airfield it was found that their where more than 200 unexploded ordinances within and in the surrounding grounds of the barracks where single soldiers were housed.
Scenery and Culture
The town is surrounded by fields characterized by a rolling landscape. Giebelstadt has a population of about 5,000 people, and has the largest volunteer fire department in its area. Giebelstadts population consists of 92% German, 5% Eastern European, 1% that of Asian, middle eastern and American
Emergency Medical Facilities
The Giebelstadt Volunteer Fire Department is equipped and trained to respond to medical emergencies, "NOT ARZT" or Emergency on call Doctor can respond to situations within 10 minutes via Medical Air Evacuation where the patient will either be transferred to the Ochsenfurt Hospital known as Main Klinik, or the University Hospital Würzburg, depending on the nature of the injury.
Noted Manufactures
The largest employer in Giebelstadt is that of BAVARIA YACHT, a Bavarian Yacht company owned by American investors. The majority of sales are to Europe and Asia.
Giebelstadt Metropolitan
Eẞfeld, Butthard, Sulzdorf, Krichheim, Gaubüttelbrunn, Allersheim, Gutzingen, Hoettingen, Gaurettersheim Tiefenhal, Geroldshausen
Municipalities of Germany
Municipalities are the lowest level of territorial division in Germany. This may be the fourth level of territorial division in Germany, apart from those states which include Regierungsbezirke , where municipalities then become the fifth level.-Overview:With more than 3,400,000 inhabitants, the...
in the district of Würzburg
Würzburg (district)
Würzburg is a Kreis in the northwestern part of Bavaria, Germany.Neighboring districts are Main-Spessart, Schweinfurt, Kitzingen, Neustadt -Bad Windsheim, and the district Main-Tauber in Baden-Württemberg...
in Bavaria
Bavaria
Bavaria, formally the Free State of Bavaria is a state of Germany, located in the southeast of Germany. With an area of , it is the largest state by area, forming almost 20% of the total land area of Germany...
in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
.
History of Giebelstadt
The town is the birthplace of Florian Geyer
Florian Geyer
Florian Geyer , also known as "Florian Geier from Giebelstadt", was a Franconian nobleman, diplomat and knight...
(1490-1525), also known as "Florian Geier from Giebelstadt", a Franconian
Franconian
Franconian may refer to:*anything related to Franconia , a historic region in Germany, now part of Bavaria, Thuringia and Baden-Württemberg*Franconian languages*Franconian , a stage in North American stratigraphy...
nobleman who led the Black Company
Black Company
The Black Company or the Black Troops was a unit of Franconian mercenaries during the Peasant's Revolt in the 1520s during the Protestant Reformation in Germany.The original German name of the Black Company was "Schwarzer Haufen"...
during the Peasants War resulting from the Protestant Reformation in Germany in the 16th century. Florian lead the revolt to the Bishop"s Residence in Würzburg where it he revolt was repressed.
In 1935 authorized the construction of the Giebelstadt airfield operated first by the German Luftwaffe
Luftwaffe
Luftwaffe is a generic German term for an air force. It is also the official name for two of the four historic German air forces, the Wehrmacht air arm founded in 1935 and disbanded in 1946; and the current Bundeswehr air arm founded in 1956....
in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. During this time Adolf Hitler built an escape railroad track that led to the airfield discovered by the U.S. Army in 1945. Giebelstadt supported 5,786 soldiers and their families during the U.S Army 62 year history until its closure along with the U.S Forces draw down of Würzburg area in 2006. The airfield has since been renamed Giebelstadt Airport
Giebelstadt Airport
Giebelstadt Airport is a general aviation airport located in Germany, southwest of Giebelstadt ; approximately 250 miles southwest of Berlin....
to host civilian flight operations. At the closer of the airfield it was found that their where more than 200 unexploded ordinances within and in the surrounding grounds of the barracks where single soldiers were housed.
Scenery and Culture
The town is surrounded by fields characterized by a rolling landscape. Giebelstadt has a population of about 5,000 people, and has the largest volunteer fire department in its area. Giebelstadts population consists of 92% German, 5% Eastern European, 1% that of Asian, middle eastern and American
Emergency Medical Facilities
The Giebelstadt Volunteer Fire Department is equipped and trained to respond to medical emergencies, "NOT ARZT" or Emergency on call Doctor can respond to situations within 10 minutes via Medical Air Evacuation where the patient will either be transferred to the Ochsenfurt Hospital known as Main Klinik, or the University Hospital Würzburg, depending on the nature of the injury.
Noted Manufactures
The largest employer in Giebelstadt is that of BAVARIA YACHT, a Bavarian Yacht company owned by American investors. The majority of sales are to Europe and Asia.
Giebelstadt Metropolitan
Eẞfeld, Butthard, Sulzdorf, Krichheim, Gaubüttelbrunn, Allersheim, Gutzingen, Hoettingen, Gaurettersheim Tiefenhal, Geroldshausen