History
In 1109 Gummersbach was mentioned in official documents for the very first time. The document in question concerned the lowering of the episcopal Cathedral Tax for the church in Gummersbach by Eb. Friedrich. At that time the name of the town was spelled as Gummeresbracht. Gummersbach received charter in 1857. A survey about the most important historical events under: Marksteine Gummersbacher Geschichte
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