Obourg

Obourg is a village near the Belgian town of Mons in the province of Hainaut. It is the site of the first British soldier to be killed in the First World War, Private John Parr on 21st August 1914. Obourg was known for its tobacco in the past.

See also

• Canal du Centre (Belgium)
• River Obrecheuil

Gallery

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  Chapel Saint-Macaire (1616).

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  Church Saint-Martin.

Villages of the municipality of Mons Ciply Cuesmes Flénu Ghlin Harmignies Harveng Havré Hyon Jemappes Maisières Mesvin Mons Nimy Nouvelles Obourg Saint-Denis Saint-Symphorien Spiennes Villers-Saint-Ghislain

Coordinates: 50°28′33″N 4°00′34″E / 50.47583°N 4.00944°E / 50.47583; 4.00944