The first documentary
evidence for the existence of Leubsdorf goes back to 1250. Older
chronicles are to be found under "Lupstorf" around the year 640. During
the Thirty Years´ War Leubsdorf was completely destroyed and
subsequently rebuilt at the same place. The first chairman of the
parish council was mentioned in 1863. In 1906 the still existing church
was consecrated; however, already in the 13th century a small church
was testified.
Saint
Walburga is
the patroness of the parish and the village. The new elementary school
was named after her. The first school in Leubsdorf was mentioned in
1729; in 1927 Leubsdorf got a railway station. Today Leubsdorf also has
a kindergarten and a public library. Secondary schools are to be found
in the neighbouring cities within easy reach.
Besides
the
impressive castle with its four corner towers and the well-conserved
half-timbered houses many old crosses are evidence of Leubsdorf´s
history. Unfortunately, the history of the castle can only be traced
back to the 13th century. The love of home to Leubsdorf is shown in the
many songs of home - for every special occasion or event there is a
special song.
I
would also like to mention the villages Hesseln, Krumscheid and Rothe
Kreuz which belong to Leubsdorf and are idyllically situated at the
"Rheinhöhenweg", at a distance of approx. 7 km. Despite this distance
the community spirit is maintained especially through the various
clubs.
By
the way: Isaac Nathan, born in Leubsdorf in 1766, chose the name of his
native village in 1846 and named himself Isaac Nathan Leubsdorf. One of
his descendants living in the USA, Carl Phillip Leubsdorf, visited
Leubsdorf in 1977 and 1982 and has since had an affection toward
Leubsdorf. |