Laupheim

In Laupheim, which was lent by Austria to the Lords of Welden until the beginning of the 19th century, a Jewish community existed until 1938. Its origins date back to the time of the 18th century . After 1724 a first letter of protection had been issued, several Jewish families moved to the town in 1730/32. 
  
Within a few decades, Laupheim's Jewish community developed into what was at times the largest Jewish community in the Württemberg area in the 19th century. The highest number of Jewish inhabitants was reached around 1869 with 843 persons