Mecklar

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Mecklar
municipality Ludwigsau
Coordinates: 50 ° 55 ′ 5 "  N , 9 ° 45 ′ 42"  E
Height : 198 m above sea level NHN
Area : 7.37 km²
Residents : 764  (Dec. 31, 2015)
Population density : 104 inhabitants / km²
Incorporation : December 31, 1971
Postal code : 36251
Area code : 06621
Ev. Church in Mecklar

Mecklar is one of the 13 districts of the large community of Ludwigsau . It is located in the Hersfeld-Rotenburg district in Hesse .

history

Mecklar was first mentioned in a document in 1252. Mecklar has always been in close connection with the Fulda River , which divides the village into an old and a new location. There used to be a ford about the same height as the stone Fulda bridge, which was built in 1899 . A ship traffic from Bremen on Weser and Fulda to Hersfeld via Mecklar is mentioned in a document.

On December 31, 1971, Mecklar was incorporated into the new municipality of Ludwigsau.

In 1990 the two-group kindergarten was inaugurated in the former elementary school. In addition, the district of Mecklar has a modern town house, which is available for family celebrations.

In the districts of Mecklar and Meckbach is the largest settlement area designated as an industrial area, which could provide economic impetus if the region were to be implemented. The nearby quarry pond and well-developed farm roads are among the popular excursion destinations. For canoe trips there are moorings in Mecklar. Extensive hikes and bike tours in the “ Seulingswald ” begin in Mecklar. There is a good view of the Fulda valley from the weather shelter on the leisure area of ​​the fruit and horticultural association . In recent years, Mecklar has developed into a destination for equestrian enthusiasts. For example, you can get a driver's license for a coachman .

traffic

The public transport , the ÜWAG Bus GmbH with the line 320 safe. The Mecklar depot is on the Bebra – Fulda railway line . Passenger trains have not stopped here since the 1980s.

societies

The club with the largest number of members is TSV Mecklar 1912/30 eV It has a women's gymnastics department, back school and Zumba. In 2001 the football department merged with TSV Meckbach and TSV Reilos to form SG Mecklar / Meckbach / Reilos.

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b The location on the Ludwigsau community website , accessed in October 2016.
  2. ^ Federal Statistical Office (ed.): Historical municipality directory for the Federal Republic of Germany. Name, border and key number changes in municipalities, counties and administrative districts from May 27, 1970 to December 31, 1982 . W. Kohlhammer GmbH, Stuttgart / Mainz 1983, ISBN 3-17-003263-1 , p. 397 .

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