Leubsdorf
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| Leubsdorf | |
| Coat of arms | Location |
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| Administration | |
| Country |  Germany |
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| State | Rhineland-Palatinate |
| District | Neuwied |
| Municipal assoc. | Linz am Rhein |
| Mayor | Achim Pohlen (CDU) |
| Basic statistics | |
| Area | 10.22 km² (3.9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Population | 1,689 (31/12/2006) |
| - Density | 165 /km² (428 /sq mi) |
| Founded | 639 |
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| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | NR |
| Postal code | 53547 |
| Area code | 02644 |
| Website | www.leubsdorf-rhein.de |
| Location of Leubsdorf within Neuwied district | |
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[edit] Geography
The village of Leubsdorf consists of the four parts Leubsdorf, Hesseln, Rothe Kreuz and Krumscheid.
[edit] History
First known documents about Leubsdorf date back to 1250. Much older documents of the year 640 are existent under "Lupstorf". The first church in Leubsdorf was built in the 13th century.
[edit] People
The locals are well-known for gossiping and spreading rumors. An explanation for this is that due to its small size, news can travel quickly and Leubsdorf people, called die Leubsdorfer, form a strong community. Outsiders, however, might have a hard time getting into the community. This setting also provides fertile ground for jokes about the neighboring town of Dattenberg, which is due to its more favorable location on top of a hill often a target for teasing.
[edit] Sightseeing
Besides the impressive castle many half-timbered houses and old crosses are telling about history. The construction of the castle is to be mentioned in the 13th century. The most important celebration in Leubsdorf is the Walpurgis-Kirmes, which is organized by the Katholischer Junggesellenverein (The Catholic Youth).
[edit] External links
- Webpage of the Ortsgemeinde Leubsdorf
- Information about Kirmes and the Junggesellenverein Leubsdorf e.V.
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