Murr 55530

Murr 55530
Geography:
City in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
Located near the French border
Area: 16.37 km²
Population: 2,339 (2023)
History:
The first documentary mention in 854 AD.
It was part of the Duchy of Pfalz-Zweibrücken until 1798
Occupied by France during the Napoleonic Wars
It became part of Prussia in 1815
It was bombed during World War II
Economy:
The economy is mainly based on agriculture
Viticulture is an important industry
Tourism plays a small role
Tourist attractions:
Murr Castle (13th century)
St. Michael's Church (13th century)
Museum of Local History
Hiking trails in the Palatinate Forest
Transport:
Connected by the A6 highway
Train station with services to Karlsruhe and Neustadt an der Weinstraße
Notable personalities:
Johann Georg Müller (1759-1819), Swiss historian