Hohenstein-Ernstthal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hohenstein-Ernstthal
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Hohenstein-Ernstthal
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | Saxony | |
| District | Zwickau | |
| Elevation | 355 m (1,165 ft) | |
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 14,092 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes |
09337
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| Dialling codes | 03723 | |
| Vehicle registration | Z, GC, HOT, WDA | |
| Website | hohenstein-ernstthal.de | |
Hohenstein-Ernstthal is a town located in the Zwickau area of Saxony, a state in Germany. It's a special town because it was formed in 1898 when two smaller towns, Hohenstein and Ernstthal, joined together. Sometimes people just call it Hohenstein for short.
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Town History
The town of Hohenstein-Ernstthal grew a lot during the 15th century. This happened because people discovered silver mines nearby. The mining of silver brought many new people and helped the town become bigger and more important.
Famous People
Hohenstein-Ernstthal is known as the birthplace of several important people.
Scientists and Inventors
- G. H. von Schubert was born in Hohenstein. He was a physicist, which means he studied how the world works, like energy and matter.
- C. G. Schrter was also born in Hohenstein. He was an inventor, someone who creates new things.
Karl May, the Writer
The famous writer Karl May was born in Ernstthal, one of the original towns. Karl May wrote many popular adventure novels, often set in faraway lands. His birth house is now a museum where you can learn all about his life and stories.
Town Leadership
The current mayor of Hohenstein-Ernstthal is Lars Kluge. The mayor is like the leader of the town, helping to make decisions and manage local services for everyone who lives there.
Images for kids
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Gotthilf Heinrich von Schubert
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Karl May in 1907
