 On 1 February 1971, Konrode, Oberlengsfeld, Schenklengsfeld, Unterweisenborn and Wehrshausen were merged.On 31 December 1971 followed the communities of Dinkelrode, Landershausen, Malkomes and Schenksolz.On 1 August 1972 these were joined by the communities of Erdmannrode, Hilmes, Wippershain and Wüstfeld.