Place:Wœrth, Bas-Rhin, France

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NameWœrth
Alt namesWoerthsource: Wikipedia
Wörthsource: Wikipedia
TypeCommune
Coordinates48.95°N 7.75°E
Located inBas-Rhin, France
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source: Family History Library Catalog


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Wœrth or Woerth is a commune in the Bas-Rhin department and Grand Est region of north-eastern France.

The town, which lies some north of Strasbourg, is known for being the site of the Battle of Wörth, which took place on 6 August 1870 in the opening stages of the Franco-Prussian War.

Wœrth Castle has housed the mairie since 1977.

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