America (Garrel)
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America
Garrel parish
Coordinates: 52 ° 55 ′ 51 ″ N , 8 ° 2 ′ 35 ″ E
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| Postal code : | 49681 |
America is a district of the municipality of Garrel in Lower Saxony in the district of Cloppenburg (Germany).
history
At the time of the settlers, the municipality of Garrel was largely on swampy, undeveloped terrain. America today is on a small hill. The way there from the actual place Garrel was very difficult and arduous due to the swampy conditions, which is why the settlers compared it to a trip to America. Thus the name America was born .
Others
The district is now a big visitor magnet for the municipality of Garrel - you can also purchase a certificate stating that you have been to America.