Mechterstädt
| Mechterstädt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ortsteil of Hörsel | ||
| ||
  Mechterstädt | ||
| Coordinates: 50°56′30″N 10°31′24″E / 50.94167°N 10.52333°ECoordinates: 50°56′30″N 10°31′24″E / 50.94167°N 10.52333°E | ||
| Country | Germany | |
| State | Thuringia | |
| District | Gotha | |
| Municipality | Hörsel | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 12.42 km2 (4.80 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 274 m (899 ft) | |
| Population (2010-12-31) | ||
| • Total | 1,035 | |
| • Density | 83/km2 (220/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes | 99880 | |
| Dialling codes | 03622 | |
| Vehicle registration | GTH | |
| Website | www.mechterstaedt.de | |
Mechterstädt is a village and a former municipality in the district of Gotha in Thuringia, Germany. Since 1 December 2011, it is part of the municipality Hörsel.
History
Within the German Empire (1871–1918), Mechterstädt was part of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. In 1920 15 striking workers were murdered by right-wing activists nearby the village [1]
References
- ↑ Dietrich Heither, et.al.: Die Morde von Mechterstaedt 1920. 2015 Berlin
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