A St. John's Church was first mentioned in 1365. The parish has existed since 1561. The current church was built in 1704. The patrons came from the von Stein family for a long time.

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Lemmi alias Schlumpf

April 15, 2022

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The Church of Saint John was an important focal point for Jean Paul. He grew up in the small village in 1765 as the driver's son. He spent eleven formative years here.

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There is a memorial stone with a portrait of the poet Jean Paul right next to the church

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