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From 1333, the village belonged to the Mountain Church of Schleiz, until Oschitz built its own church in 1614. | From 1333, the village belonged to the Mountain Church of Schleiz, until Oschitz built its own church in 1614. | ||
On 9 October 1806, the town greatly suffered from the effects of war. A preliminary battle was fought between Prussia and France in the streets of Oschitz and around Schleiz and Oettersdorf. | On 9 October 1806, the town greatly suffered from the effects of war. A preliminary battle was fought between Prussia and France in the streets of Oschitz and around Schleiz and Oettersdorf. Napoleon observed the battle from the heights of Oschitz and on 10 October 1806 he moved his headquarters for a day to Schleiz castle. <br>Oschitz belonged to the Thomas Mill. In the area of Lohmen were the mines “Fortuna”, “Fresh Luck” and “Gift of God.” Iron ore and silver were smelt at the Thomas Mill. Later, the ore was transported to the “Iron Steinweg” in Burgkhammer to be processed. In February 1961, Thomas Mill was destroyed, despite protests of dedicated citizens. A sports complex, including a bowling alley, was built on the site, close by the Hermitage. In 1798, Count Heinrich XLII founded the “Hermitage,” a private nature-based retreat. From this facility a thriving summer resort developed along a popular walking route in the Schleizer and still exists today. | ||
Oberoschitz emerged as the town of Oschitz in 1712 by the construction of six houses on the “Heinrich Hain” or “Gray Mountain.” In 1784, an inn was built at the edge of the park. | Oberoschitz emerged as the town of Oschitz in 1712 by the construction of six houses on the “Heinrich Hain” or “Gray Mountain.” In 1784, an inn was built at the edge of the park. | ||