Kornwestheim facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kornwestheim
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | Baden-Württemberg | |
| Admin. region | Stuttgart | |
| District | Ludwigsburg | |
| Elevation | 297 m (974 ft) | |
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 34,130 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes |
70797–70806
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| Dialling codes | 07154 | |
| Vehicle registration | LB | |
| Website | www.kornwestheim.de | |
Kornwestheim is a town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is located about 10 kilometers (6 miles) north of Stuttgart, a large city. Kornwestheim is the third largest town in the Ludwigsburg area. Only Ludwigsburg and Bietigheim Bissingen are bigger.
Since 1956, Kornwestheim has been a special kind of town called an "administrative district town" in Baden-Württemberg. This means it has important local government functions. A small stream called the Gänsbach flows through the town towards the Neckar river.
Kornwestheim's Long History
Kornwestheim has a very long history, going back over 1200 years! The town was first officially mentioned in documents around the year 780 AD. But people lived here much, much earlier. Archeologists have found proof that people were in this area even in prehistoric times.
Long ago, a Roman road passed right through what is now Kornwestheim. Parts of this old road can still be seen today as a dirt path. Some sections have even been fixed up. There was an even older road from the Bronze Age (thousands of years ago) in the western part of the city. This ancient path followed the route of what is now a modern highway.
Exploring the Town Layout
The town of Kornwestheim includes its main center and a place called Pattonville. Pattonville became part of Kornwestheim in the early 1990s. Before that, it belonged to a different area called Gemarkung Aldingen.
Pattonville's Transformation
Pattonville was first built in 1954 by the U.S. Army. After the army left, a company bought the land from the German government. They then divided the area between Kornwestheim and another town called Remseck am Neckar. Since then, Pattonville has changed from a military base into a place where regular families live.
The Unique Town Hall Tower
Kornwestheim has a very special town hall tower. It was built in 1935 by an architect named Paul Bonatz. This tower is not just for the town hall. It also works as a water tower, holding 800 cubic meters of water! Plus, it has a clock, making it a clock tower too. It's a very clever design that serves multiple purposes for the town.
