Gevelsberg

Gevelsberg is a North Rhine-Westphalian (German) municipality in the district of Ennepe-Ruhr.

Geography

The longitude is 7.33/7°20' E and the longitude is 51.3/51°18' N. Elevation is about 200 meters, the lowest is the Ennepe bei Vogelsand (135 m) and highest is the Hageböllinger Kopf (336.4 m). Its east-to-west length is 7.1 km and the north to south length is 7.15 km. The area is 26.27 km².

The city extends from the wooded mountainous south up, into the narrow valley of the Ennepe with Route 7 up to the hilly northern part. The culture-geographical situation between Sauerland in the south and the Ruhr Area in the north is proximity to the recreational areas and roads to the neighbouring large cities of Düeldorf, Dortmund, Wuppertal anf Hagen. The landscape is mainly of green vegetation along the Flussaue of the Ennepe and overall in the populated areas.

Coat of arms

Its historical coat of arms had lent to the city by the decree of the Preußischen Innenministeriums on March 9, 1903.

From this original coat of arms, in the mid-1950s, was developed years the current coat of arms was developed, which is in use since that time. Attached at the top margin, a dreituermige, sandstone-grey mauerkrone with a closed town-gate under the tower and the badge of its municipal rights. It includes a wheel indicating its industry while the building on its coat of arms is colored red.

History

The city has a history of nearly 780 years. It was founded on November 7, 1225 as Gievilberch.

When the small businesses boomed, especially the mills and iron-producing factory, they also caused a rise in population in the 19th century. Numerous houses, factory buildings and manufacturing plants developed during that time, which has shaped Gevelsberg especially today.

Economics

Small businesses shaped the municipality's industry. During the Second World War, minor damages of the facility were reported.

There is also trend-setting innovations, the examples (in German) are at Sonne & Regen and Radtaxi.

Transportation

Gevelsburg is accessed by the A1 autobahn, Routes 7 and Route 234 and the S8 railway.

City partnerships

• Vendôme, France
• Szprotawa, Poland, since May 17, 1996
• Butera, since May 8, 2004, there are 1,000 that are from Butera and Cattanisetta that live in Gevelsberg.

Localities

• Asbeck
• Berge
• Silschede

People

• Dr. Klaus Solmecke

Festivities

• Gevelsberg Kirmes – held every final weekend of June
• Quellenfest – held on May 2004

External Links

www.gevelsberg.de (German)