Gevensleben

Gevensleben is a municipality in the district of Helmstedt in Lower Saxony.

  • 2.1 Amalgamations
  • 3.1 municipal
  • 3.2 Mayor
  • 4.1 Museum
  • 5.1 traffic

Geography

Gevensleben lies south of the nature park Elm Lappwald. The community belongs to the Samtgemeinde Heeseberg, which has its headquarters in the town of Jerxheim.

Community structure

The quarters are:

  • Gevensleben
  • Watenstedt

History

In the 11th century the village was first mentioned.

Incorporations

On March 1, 1974, the neighboring community Watenstedt was incorporated.

Policy

Parish council

The municipal council of Gevensleben consists of nine Council women and councilors.

  • FWG 5 seats
  • SPD 4 seats

(As at municipal election on September 9, 2006)

Mayor

Honorary Mayor Alexander Heidebroek.

Culture and sights

Museum

  • Heeseberg Museum, with a collection of devices agriculture and the household.

Economy and infrastructure

Traffic

Gevensleben lies west of the federal highway 244 which leads from Helmstedt to Wernigerode. The train service was discontinued in December 2007.

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