Echte
Encyclopedia
Echte is a village in the Gemeinde Kalefeld
in northern Germany
with about 1,380 inhabitants.
The earliest known archival reference to the community is in the Fuldaer Tradition 826, where it is referred to as Eti. In the Middle Ages, it served as a trade node on the east-west road between Einbeck
and Osterode and the north-south road from Northeim
to Seesen
.
Skilled craftsmen were a siginficant part of the village's population as early as the 17th century. In 1657, of 362 residents, 16 were classified as craftsmen. About a century later (in 1779), the census showed 35 out of 479 residents. Most numerous were linen weavers, followed by cobblers and then carpenters.
Echte took part in the great immigration from Germany to the New World in 1845-1846.
In 1936, Echte's population exceeded 1,000.
There are sixteen social, cultural or service associations in the community.
Kalefeld
Kalefeld is a municipality in the district of Northeim, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated approximately 10 km north of Northeim. It comprises the villages of Dögerode, Eboldshausen, Echte, Kalefeld, Oldenrode, Oldershausen, Sebexen,...
in northern Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
with about 1,380 inhabitants.
The earliest known archival reference to the community is in the Fuldaer Tradition 826, where it is referred to as Eti. In the Middle Ages, it served as a trade node on the east-west road between Einbeck
Einbeck
Einbeck is a town in the district Northeim, in southern Lower Saxony, Germany. It is located on the German Timber-Frame Road.-Economy:Einbeck is famous for its 600 year old beer brewery, home of Einbecker Bier, the origin for the term Bock beer...
and Osterode and the north-south road from Northeim
Northeim
Northeim is a city in Lower Saxony, Germany, seat of the district of Northeim, with, as of 2002, a population of 31 000. It's located on the German Half-Timbered House Road.-History:...
to Seesen
Seesen
Seesen is a town and municipality in the district of Goslar, in Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated on the northwestern edge of the Harz mountain range, approx...
.
Skilled craftsmen were a siginficant part of the village's population as early as the 17th century. In 1657, of 362 residents, 16 were classified as craftsmen. About a century later (in 1779), the census showed 35 out of 479 residents. Most numerous were linen weavers, followed by cobblers and then carpenters.
Echte took part in the great immigration from Germany to the New World in 1845-1846.
In 1936, Echte's population exceeded 1,000.
There are sixteen social, cultural or service associations in the community.
Reference
- http://www.kalefeld.de/ortschaften/echte.asp