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.