allocated to Baden upon dissolution. Beginning in the 18th century, the name "Neudorf" came into usage in order to differentiate the area as a separate entity to Wilhelmsfeld. Although the region had its own district and assets, it belonged politically to Heiligkreuzsteinach until independence in 1844. Incorporation The city in its present form was created as part of municipal reform in Baden-Württemberg () through the unification of Schönau and Altneudorf on 9 May 1975. References Rhein-Neckar-Kreis