the dukes of Zähringen, the Earls of Fürstenberg, and the Prince of Geroldseck, Unterharmersbach came under the control of the Strasbourg Diocese. The city is bordered on the north by Nordrach, on the northeast by Oberharmersbach, on the southeast by Fischerbach, on the south by the city of Haslach, in the southwest by Steinach, on the west by Biberach, and on the northwest by the city of Gengenbach. Incorporations 1974: Oberentersbach 1975: Unterentersbach, Unterharmersbach Political administration The city is the seat of the arranged administration partnership with the communities of Biberach, Nordrach and Oberharmersbach. Local election results The local council elections on the 13 June 2004 had the following result: 1. CDU 37.8% (+0,7) - 7 seats (−2) 2. FWV 31.6% (-0,8) - 6 seats (−2) 3. SPD 18.9% (-2,1) - 3 seats (−2) 4. GLZ 11.7% (+2,2) - 2 seats (=) Coat of arms Zell's coat of arms, a black eagle on gold, is the crest of the Holy Roman Empire and symbolizes Zell's history as an imperial city. International relations Zell am Harmersbach is twinned with: Baume-Les-Dames, in the Franche-Comté region of France, since 1990 and Frauenstein, in the Ore Mountains in Saxony, since 1991. The district of Unterharmersbach has maintained a partnership with the Swiss community of Tuggen since 2000. Culture and attractions Zell lies on the Kinzigtäler Jakobusweg and on the Großen Hansjakobweg routes, both of which pass many sites of interest. Museums Heimatmuseum Fürstenberger Hof (Fürstenberger Farm Museum) Villa Haiss, museum for contemporary art Storchenturm (stork tower) museum Economy and infrastructure Zell is the birthplace of the famous Hahn und Henne (Rooster and Hens) pottery factory. Transportation Zell am Harmersbach lies on the Harmersbachtalbahn, a branch line of the Black Forest Railway, which runs from Biberach to Oberharmersbach. Public transport is provided for by the Ortenau transit network. Education At Ritter von Buß Educational Center, there is a primary school, a secondary school and technical school. An additional primary school is located in Unterharmersbach. There is also a special educational school in Kernstadt. There are four kindergartens in the area. Famous citizens Ignaz Blasius Bruder, (1780–1845), German musical instrument manufacturer and organ builder Franz Josef Ritter von Buß, (1803–1878), German politician (German Centre Party) and preacher Thomas Ruff, (born 1958), German photographer Ralph Weissleder, (born 1958), American clinician scientist. Eduard Montford (1819–1881), since 1851 standing in Baden civil service lawyer and Official Board Wilhelm Metz