Erstroff

Erstroff ( German: Ersdorf ) is a commune with 212 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2011 ) in the department of Moselle in the Lorraine region. It belongs to the district Forbach and Canton Grostenquin.

Geography

The village is located 20 kilometers south of the border town of Freyming -Merlebach.

History

The town was first mentioned in 1345.

Demographics

Attractions

  • Church of Saint- Croix of 1742.

Personalities

  • Claude Eugène Méderlet (1867-1934), Archbishop of Madras
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