Dieburg (German pronunciation:[ˈdiːˌbʊʁk]ⓘ) is a small town in southern Hesse, Germany. It was formerly the seat of the district ("Kreis") of Dieburg, but is now part of the district of Darmstadt-Dieburg.
History
Early mentions of Dieburg date back to the early 13th century, with various spellings of its name attested.[3] The city's name is derived from the Middle High German words diot, meaning "people", and burg, meaning "castle". Therefore, Dieburg refers to the castle of the people, located in the centre of the medieval town. The town's centre largely consists of historical timber-framed houses from medieval times. The Dieburg Museum, located in the Fechenbach stately home, displays archeological findings. Of special interest is a Roman temple relief of Mithras and a dyer's workshop. The coat of arms of the town Dieburg shows Martin of Tours. A cultural highlight is the yearly carnival, including a carnival parade that is completely based on honorary posts.
Geography
Dieburg is situated north of mountain rangeOdenwald in southern Hesse. The Gersprenz (47 km), tributary to the Main, flows through Dieburg.[4] The city of Darmstadt is located 15 kilometres to the West, the city of Frankfurt on the Main is located around 40 kilometres to the North of Dieburg.
Mayors
1976–1982: Stephan Schmitt (CDU)
1983–1987: Helmut Aelken (CDU)
1987–2005: Peter Christ (CDU)
2005–2017: Werner Thomas, Sc.D. (first independent, since 2015 CDU), Thomas was reelected in March 2011 with 70,7 % of the votes.[5]
