Zeegendorf

Zeegendorf is a small village located in Bavaria, Germany. It is in Oberfranken (Upper Franconia), in the Bamberg district. Zeegendorf is a constituent community of Strullendorf.

In 2009, Zeegendorf had a total population of 564.[1]

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Geography

A stream called the Zeegenbach has its source east of the village, and then flows through the village.

The village has an elevation of about 400 meters.[2]

Zeegendorf lies in the nature park "Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Veldensteiner Forst." [2]

History

The first mention of the village was by Bishop Otto of Bamberg on July 25, 1109.[3]

The village, along with several others in the area, fell victim to Swedish troops during the Thirty Year's War in 1633.[4]

The building of a church, St. Josef, was completed in 1952, and was consecrated on August 24th of that year. Three bells were installed in the church in 1966. In 1970, the village established a cemetery.[4]

The town became incorporated into the community of Strullendorf on May 1, 1978.[4]

Culture

There are several community organizations in Zeegendorf:

There is also a restaurant in Zeegendorf which has been open since 1964, known as “Gasthaus Stark.”

Infrastructure

Zeegendorf lies on the Staatsstraße 2188.

References

  1. ^ "Gemeinde Strullendorf - Demographie", December 31, 2009. (German)
  2. ^ a b "Google Maps - Search Result", Accessed August 27, 2010.
  3. ^ Zeis, Josef. 1109-2009: 900 Jahre Zeegendorf: Geschichte und Geschichten, page 9. Festausschuss 900 Jahre Zeegendorf, 2009.(German)
  4. ^ a b c "Gemeinde Strullendorf - Aus der Geschichte Zeegendorf", Accessed August 27, 2010.(German)
  5. ^ "Gemeinde Strullendorf Vereinsdatenbank", Accessed August 27, 2010. (German)
  6. ^ "Kreisfeuerwehrverband Bamberg - Adressbuch - FF Zeegendorf", Accessed August 14, 2010. (German)

External links

Constituent Communities of Strullendorf