Leopoldshagen
Photos by Lois Edwards 2007.
Sign for Leopoldshagen. This village was created by King Friedrich
II (The Great) in 1749 for 30 �full-farmers� and was named
Leopoldshagen in 1751 after Leopold von Dessau (Prince and Field
Marshall). Settlers came from Mecklenburg and Swedish Pomerania.
Thatched roofed houses, showing construction method
Tile roof and thatch roof
Brick house and barn
Brick barn
House with tile roof
Half-timbered church (Fachwerkkirche) built in 1755, in the center
of the road through the village
Church interior
This is a wonderful example of a combination pulpit-altar.
Church, back view
Close-up of thatched roof