Erlbach-Kirchberg is a former municipality in the district Erzgebirgskreis, in Saxony, Germany. Since 1 January 2013, it is part of the town Lugau.

Erlbach-Kirchberg
Coat of arms of Erlbach-Kirchberg
Location of Erlbach-Kirchberg
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Erlbach-Kirchberg is located in Germany
Erlbach-Kirchberg
Erlbach-Kirchberg
Erlbach-Kirchberg is located in Saxony
Erlbach-Kirchberg
Erlbach-Kirchberg
Coordinates: 50°46′N 12°46′E / 50.767°N 12.767°E / 50.767; 12.767
CountryGermany
StateSaxony
DistrictErzgebirgskreis
TownLugau
Area
 • Total
15.88 km2 (6.13 sq mi)
Elevation
350 m (1,150 ft)
Population
 (2011-12-31)
 • Total
1,673
 • Density110/km2 (270/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
09385
Dialling codes037295
Vehicle registrationERZ

History

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Erlbach was established as a waldhufendorf settlement by Frankish farmers in the 12th century. The first documented mention of the place was in 1486.

Monuments

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A monument was erected in Erlbach graveyard in memorial of six unknown concentration camp prisoners who were murdered in the vicinity in March 1945 by SS soldiers on a death march from Auschwitz.

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References

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