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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[edit] 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]
[edit] 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]
[edit] Culture
There are several community organizations in Zeegendorf:
- Marksmen/Sport-Shooting Club: "Schützenverein St. Hubertus Zeegendorf 1957 e.V."
- Veteran's Group: "Soldatenkameradschaft Zeegendorf"[5]
- Volunteer Fire Department: "Freiwillige Feuerwehr Zeegendorf" [6]
There is also a restaurant in Zeegendorf which has been open since 1964, known as “Gasthaus Stark.”
[edit] Infrastructure
Zeegendorf lies on the Staatsstraße 2188.
[edit] References
- ^ "Gemeinde Strullendorf - Demographie", December 31, 2009. (German)
- ^ a b "Google Maps - Search Result", Accessed August 27, 2010.
- ^ Zeis, Josef. 1109-2009: 900 Jahre Zeegendorf: Geschichte und Geschichten, page 9. Festausschuss 900 Jahre Zeegendorf, 2009.(German)
- ^ a b c "Gemeinde Strullendorf - Aus der Geschichte Zeegendorf", Accessed August 27, 2010.(German)
- ^ "Gemeinde Strullendorf Vereinsdatenbank", Accessed August 27, 2010. (German)
- ^ "Kreisfeuerwehrverband Bamberg - Adressbuch - FF Zeegendorf", Accessed August 14, 2010. (German)
[edit] External links
- History of Zeegendorf (on the Strullendorf site), Accessed August 27, 2010 (German)
- Gasthaus Stark: New Site / Old Site (German)
- Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Veldensteiner Forst, Accessed August 27, 2010. (German)
Coordinates: 49°52′N 11°04′E / 49.867°N 11.067°E
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