At the time of founding, Eschwege was known as Eskiniwach, meaning “Settlement near the ash trees at the water”.

Older people living in town and nearby also say Eschewei or Ischewei.
These names may stem from High German and come from Eschwege's original Germanic name.
At the time of founding, Eschwege was known as Eskiniwach, meaning “Settlement near the ash trees at the water”.
Older people living in town and nearby also say Eschewei or Ischewei. These names may stem from High German and come from Eschwege's original Germanic name.
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