a town of Baden, circle of Middle Rhine, near the confluence of the navigable river Enz with the Nagold and Würm, 16 miles S.E. of Karlsruhe. It is an ancient city, inclosed by a wall and moat, outside of which are several suburbs. Pförzheim has an ancient castle, on a rising ground, the church of which contains many interesting monuments, as well as the graves of the grand dukes of Baden. There are other churches, an academy, a deaf-and-dumb institution, hospital, and other charitable establishments. Pförzheim is at present the most important manufacturing town in Baden. Watches, jewellery, cloth, leather, chemical products, and hardware are manufactured; and there are also dye-works, bleachfields, and iron and copper foundries. An active trade is carried on in timber and oil. Pförzheim was the birthplace of the celebrated Reuchlin, the patron of Melanchthon. Pop. 7951.