Werra-Meißner-Kreis Rural District facts for kids
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Werra-Meißner
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| Country |  Germany |
| State | Hesse |
| Capital | Eschwege |
| Population
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| • Total | 112,680 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Vehicle registration | ESW |
| Website | http://www.werra-meissner.de |
Werra-Meißner is a Kreis, or district, located in the northern part of Hesse, Germany. This area is famous for its beautiful natural landscapes. The district gets its name from two important local features: the Werra River and the Hohe Meißner mountain.
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How Werra-Meißner Was Formed
The Werra-Meißner district was created in 1974. It was formed by joining two older districts: Eschwege and Witzenhausen. These two districts had existed for a long time, since 1821, with only small changes over the years.
Exploring Werra-Meißner's Geography
The most important river flowing through the district is the Werra. This river is a key part of the local landscape.
The Hohe Meißner Mountain
The Hohe Meißner is the highest peak in the Meißner mountain range. It stands tall at 754 m (2,474 ft). Both the Werra River and the Hohe Meißner mountain gave the district its unique name.
For many years, until the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, the Hohe Meißner was a special place. It was used by USA military forces. Soldiers were stationed there to guard a listening post located on the hilltop.
Understanding the Werra-Meißner Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Werra-Meißner tells a story about the district.
- On the left side, you can see a branch from an aspen tree. This represents the former Eschwege district and the city of Eschwege. The German word for aspen is Esche.
- The right side shows a castle. This castle is Ludwigstein, and it was taken from the old coat of arms of the Witzenhausen district.
- Below these symbols, there are hills. These hills stand for the beautiful landscape, especially the Meißner mountains.
- Finally, a wavy line at the bottom symbolizes the Werra river, which flows through the area.
Towns and Municipalities in Werra-Meißner
This district is made up of several towns and smaller communities.
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