Beindersheim

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Beindersheim is a small municipality in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is part of the Rhein-Pfalz-Kreis district and the Lambsheim-Heßheim municipal association. The town covers 5.73 square kilometers, sits about 95 meters above sea level, and had around 3,363 residents as of December 2023.

Coat of arms: Beindersheim’s coat of arms shows a black shield with a gold ring containing a gold cross, a silver sword to the right, and a silver key to the left.

History in brief:
- Beindersheim was first mentioned in 855 as Bentritesheim. The name comes from a personal name plus the word “heim.” Archaeologists found evidence of a settlement about 7,300 years old in the area.
- It lies on a Roman road between Speyer and Worms; foundations of two Roman villas have been found nearby.
- In the Middle Ages, the church’s patronage changed over time. In the 16th–17th centuries, the Reformed faith became dominant, with Lutherans and Catholics as minorities.
- The Thirty Years’ War brought hardship. In the late 17th century, Walloon refugees settled in Beindersheim, building a school and a church; many left after conflicts in 1688.
- In the 19th century, many residents emigrated to America. The town grew slowly in the 20th century, with new housing expanding the village.

Government:
- The town council has 20 members. The current mayor is Ken Stutzmann (SPD), elected in 2019; the previous mayor was Thomas Wey (CDU).

Localities:
- Beindersheim includes several small settlements: Bentriteshof, Hubertushof, Lilienhof, Oberfeld-Hof, Peterhof and Sonnenhof.