Erlbach-Kirchberg
| Erlbach-Kirchberg | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ortsteil of Lugau | ||
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  Erlbach-Kirchberg | ||
| Coordinates: 50°46′N 12°46′E / 50.767°N 12.767°ECoordinates: 50°46′N 12°46′E / 50.767°N 12.767°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Saxony | |
| District | Erzgebirgskreis | |
| Town | Lugau | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 15.88 km2 (6.13 sq mi) | |
| Population (2011-12-31) | ||
| • Total | 1,673 | |
| • Density | 110/km2 (270/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 09385 | |
| Dialling codes | 037295 | |
| Vehicle registration | ERZ | |
Erlbach-Kirchberg is a former municipality in the district Erzgebirgskreis, in Saxony, Germany. Since 1 January 2013, it is part of the town Lugau.
History
Erlbach was established as a waldhufendorf settlement by Frankish farmers in the 12th century. The first documented mention of the place was in 1486.
Monuments
A monument was erected in Erlbach graveyard in memorial of six unknown concentration camp prisoners who were murdered in the vicinity in March 1945 by SS soldiers on a death march from Auschwitz.
Gallery
Erlbach church
Kirchberg church
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Erlbach-Kirchberg. |
- Offizielle Website der Gemeinde
- Website der Kirchgemeinden Erlbach-Kirchberg, Leukersdorf und Ursprung
- Erlbach-Kirchberg in the Digital Historic Index of Places in Saxony (Digitalen Historischen Ortsverzeichnis von Sachsen)
References
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