Ockenfels

Ockenfels is a local municipality in the district Neuwied in the north of Rhineland-Palatinate. It belongs to the convention community Linz on the Rhine.

Location
The relatively small village of Ockenfels extends northeast along the Rhine district. The castle Ockenfels is located along the boundary with Linz at the Rhine.

History
The first recorded mention of Ockenfels was in 1257. It wasn't until 1809 that Nassaui regulations required the Kirchspiel Linz to be divided into eight sections. Since the re-organization of the land registers of 1828 only small border corrections have been made. In 1829 the village recorded 300 inhabitants in 62 houses, as well as a chapel and a school building.

Government
The local council in Ockenfels consists of 16 councilors, who are selected with by local election. The last election was held on June 7th 2009. The local mayor holds an honorary position as chairman.

Coat of Arms
Description: "A golden Glevenrad under a silver sign head with to black cross which falls to the edge of the sign."

Contributors
Lanica