 An orthodox Lutheran school was funded in 1566, but closed again in 1568 due to the founder and the rector being accused of Gnesio-Lutheranism.134 freeholders were counted in 1587, but in 1764 there were only 36 freeholders and 168 smallholders.A stream traversing the grounds of the town was dammed in the Middle Ages, forming a large pond known as "Großteich".