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Old Jakobsthal School

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Old Jakobsthal School

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  • Location: Heigenbrücken, Landkreis Aschaffenburg, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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    August 15, 2025

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    The Electors of Mainz brought the first glassmakers from Bohemia and Flanders in the 15th century. In 1636, the name of a master glassworks in this region, Heinrich Fleckenstein von der Glashütte, first appeared in the Wollersbuch. In 1639, another master glassworks owner, Jacob Fleckenstein, was mentioned.

    An account book from 1652 reveals that Heinrich and Jacob were brothers. In 1664, the two place names Heinrichsgrundt and Jacobsthael were used for the first time as location names. Since the Jakobsthal glassworks primarily produced glass buttons, it was popularly called Knöpphütte. In 1648, the master glassmaker registered this name.

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    November 5, 2025

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    The old school, built of variegated sandstone, seems quite large to me for the small village of Jakobsthal.
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    March 29, 2026

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    Beautiful old school building in Jakobstal.
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    Forest Inn "Zum Engländer" – Jakobsthal Village loop from Sailaufer Forst

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    Elevation 400 m

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    Location: Heigenbrücken, Landkreis Aschaffenburg, Lower Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

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