Zeegendorf | |
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  Zeegendorf  Zeegendorf | |
| Coordinates: 49°52′N 11°4′E / 49.867°N 11.067°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Oberfranken |
| District | Bamberg |
| Municipality | Strullendorf |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
| Population (2010-12-31) | |
| • Total | 572 |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 ( CET) |
| • Summer ( DST) | UTC+02:00 ( CEST) |
| Postal codes | 96129 |
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.
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. [1]
Zeegendorf lies in the nature park " Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Veldensteiner Forst." [1]
History
The first mention of the village was by Bishop Otto of Bamberg on July 25, 1109. [2]
The village, along with several others in the area, fell victim to Swedish troops during the Thirty Years' War in 1633. [3]
The building of a church, St. Josef, was completed in 1952, and was consecrated on August 24 of that year. Three bells were installed in the church in 1966. In 1970, the village established a cemetery. [3]
The village became incorporated into the community of Strullendorf on May 1, 1978. [3]
In 2009, the village celebrated its 900-year anniversary with a festival. [4]
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]
Several businesses are in Zeegendorf, including a restaurant which has been open since 1964, known as “Gasthaus Stark.”
The village's yearly Kirchweih (church consecration festival) is held on the Sunday after Assumption Day ("Maria Himmelfahrt"); however, when Assumption Day falls on a Sunday, then the Kirchweih is a week later. [7]
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 564 [8] |
| 2010 | 572 [9] |
Infrastructure
Zeegendorf lies on the Staatsstraße 2188.
References
- ^ 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.(in German)
- ^ a b c "Gemeinde Strullendorf - Aus der Geschichte Zeegendorf", Accessed August 27, 2010.(in German)
- ^ "inFranken.de: Zeegendorfer Zeitreise war ein Zugpferd", June 8, 2009, Accessed July 29, 2012. (in German)
- ^ "Gemeinde Strullendorf Vereinsdatenbank" Archived 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Machine, Accessed August 27, 2010. (in German)
- ^ "Kreisfeuerwehrverband Bamberg - Adressbuch - FF Zeegendorf", Accessed August 14, 2010. (in German)
- ^ "Gemeinde Strullendorf - Feste", Accessed July 29, 2012. (in German)
- ^ "Gemeinde Strullendorf - Demographie" Archived 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Machine, December 31, 2009. (in German)
- ^ "Gemeinde Strullendorf - Demographie", December 31, 2010. (in German)
External links
- History of Zeegendorf (on the Strullendorf site), Accessed August 27, 2010 (in German)
- Gasthaus Stark: New Site / Old Site (in German)
- Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Veldensteiner Forst, Accessed August 27, 2010. (in German)
- BWV-Bau Zeegendorf, Street Paving Company in Zeegendorf, Accessed July 29, 2012. (in German)
Constituent Communities of
Strullendorf | ||
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Zeegendorf | |
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Zeegendorf Zeegendorf | |
| Coordinates: 49°52′N 11°4′E / 49.867°N 11.067°E | |
| Country | Germany |
| State | Bavaria |
| Admin. region | Oberfranken |
| District | Bamberg |
| Municipality | Strullendorf |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
| Population (2010-12-31) | |
| • Total | 572 |
| Time zone | UTC+01:00 ( CET) |
| • Summer ( DST) | UTC+02:00 ( CEST) |
| Postal codes | 96129 |
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.
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. [1]
Zeegendorf lies in the nature park " Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Veldensteiner Forst." [1]
History
The first mention of the village was by Bishop Otto of Bamberg on July 25, 1109. [2]
The village, along with several others in the area, fell victim to Swedish troops during the Thirty Years' War in 1633. [3]
The building of a church, St. Josef, was completed in 1952, and was consecrated on August 24 of that year. Three bells were installed in the church in 1966. In 1970, the village established a cemetery. [3]
The village became incorporated into the community of Strullendorf on May 1, 1978. [3]
In 2009, the village celebrated its 900-year anniversary with a festival. [4]
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]
Several businesses are in Zeegendorf, including a restaurant which has been open since 1964, known as “Gasthaus Stark.”
The village's yearly Kirchweih (church consecration festival) is held on the Sunday after Assumption Day ("Maria Himmelfahrt"); however, when Assumption Day falls on a Sunday, then the Kirchweih is a week later. [7]
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 564 [8] |
| 2010 | 572 [9] |
Infrastructure
Zeegendorf lies on the Staatsstraße 2188.
References
- ^ 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.(in German)
- ^ a b c "Gemeinde Strullendorf - Aus der Geschichte Zeegendorf", Accessed August 27, 2010.(in German)
- ^ "inFranken.de: Zeegendorfer Zeitreise war ein Zugpferd", June 8, 2009, Accessed July 29, 2012. (in German)
- ^ "Gemeinde Strullendorf Vereinsdatenbank" Archived 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Machine, Accessed August 27, 2010. (in German)
- ^ "Kreisfeuerwehrverband Bamberg - Adressbuch - FF Zeegendorf", Accessed August 14, 2010. (in German)
- ^ "Gemeinde Strullendorf - Feste", Accessed July 29, 2012. (in German)
- ^ "Gemeinde Strullendorf - Demographie" Archived 2011-07-19 at the Wayback Machine, December 31, 2009. (in German)
- ^ "Gemeinde Strullendorf - Demographie", December 31, 2010. (in German)
External links
- History of Zeegendorf (on the Strullendorf site), Accessed August 27, 2010 (in German)
- Gasthaus Stark: New Site / Old Site (in German)
- Naturpark Fränkische Schweiz - Veldensteiner Forst, Accessed August 27, 2010. (in German)
- BWV-Bau Zeegendorf, Street Paving Company in Zeegendorf, Accessed July 29, 2012. (in German)
Constituent Communities of
Strullendorf | ||
|---|---|---|
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| International | |
|---|---|
| National | |