In 835, Ockenheim had its first documentary mention. The Marian monastery St. Maria ad Gradus in Mainz held a considerable share of the local landholdings and in return saw to it that the place was supplied with pastoral care.
Population development
By opening up new residential areas and a commercial area, Ockenheim grew and the original settlement pattern was changed.
Politics
Municipal council
The council is made up of 19 council members, counting the mayor, with seats apportioned thus:
The municipality's arms might be described thus: Argent a chevron reversed azure.
The earliest known seal dates from 1457 and shows the same composition as today's arms, with the “reversed” (that is, upside down) chevron. The same also appeared in all later seals. The arms are based on those once borne by the Lords of Ockenheim, the local vassals who had been enfeoffed by the Archbishops of Mainz.[3]
Economy and infrastructure
Transport
Gottfried Mascop: Map of Ockenheim municipal area from 1577
The sporting grounds Auf dem Kissel were dedicated in 1990. Since then, among other things, a clubhouse, tennis courts, a barbecue pavilion, a boules field and a beach volleyball court have all been added.
