Rumba (village)
Coordinates: 58 ° 44 ' N , 24 ° 9' E
Rumba is a village ( Estonian küla ) in the rural municipality of Lääneranna in Pärnu County (until 2017: rural municipality of Lihula in Lääne County ).
Population and location
The place has only four inhabitants today (as of December 31, 2011). It is located 41 kilometers southeast of Haapsalu .
In the village, the Velise ( Velise jõgi ) flows into the Vigala ( Vigala jõgi ). The place is popular with anglers.
history
The village was heavily populated by Estonian Swedes in the Middle Ages . A watermill has been documented since 1512. Towards the end of the 17th century, the majority of the inhabitants were Estonians . In 1826 the local tavern was built . Today only the ruins remain.
In 1880 the Rumba estate became independent. The first owner was Hans Tomberg, who had a modest main house made of wood and some outbuildings. The estate flourished after Estonian independence was proclaimed in 1918. The estate buildings were then converted into a shop and apartments during the Soviet occupation of Estonia. Today they are largely left to decay.
Rumba is located on the formerly important railway line between the city of Rapla and the Virtsu ferry port . It was in operation from 1931 to 1968. The former concrete bridge for the railroad over the Velise river is now used for road traffic. From 1937 to 1941 there was a 38.6 m long bridge for pedestrians and cars. It was destroyed during the Second World War.
The place had a train station, which today is only preserved as a ruin.
literature
- Baltic historical local dictionary. Part 1: Estonia (including Northern Livonia). Started by Hans Feldmann . Published by Heinz von zur Mühlen . Edited by Gertrud Westermann . Cologne, Vienna 1985 (= sources and studies on Baltic history. Volume 8/1), ISBN 3-412-07183-8 , p. 518.
Web links
- Bridge opening in 1937 (Estonian newsreel)