Country Germany District Wittenberg Time zone CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) Area 15.67 km² Postal code 06901 Dialling code 034927 | State Saxony-Anhalt Elevation 69 m (226 ft) Postal codes 06901 Local time Sunday 1:52 AM Town Kemberg | |
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Wartenburg is a village and a former municipality in Wittenberg district in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. Since 1 January 2010, it is part of the town Kemberg.
Contents
- Map of Wartenburg 06901 Kemberg Germany
- Geography
- History
- Politics
- Economy and transportation
- Personalities
- References
Map of Wartenburg, 06901 Kemberg, Germany
Geography
Wartenburg lies about 12 km southeast of Lutherstadt Wittenberg on the Elbe.
History
Wartenburg had its first documentary mention in 1176 under the name Wardenberch. The community has become well known for the engagement and successful crossing of the Elbe by Prussian and Russian troops under General Yorck von Wartenburg in 1813, late in the Napoleonic Wars once they were into a phase known in Germany as the Wars of Liberation. For his success in battle, Yorck was awarded the title of Count York of Wartenburg.
Politics
The municipal council is made up of eight councillors.
Economy and transportation
Federal Highway (Bundesstraße) B 187 between Jessen and Wittenberg is about 4 km away.