!!!Leopoldsdorf im Marchfelde

Leopoldsdorf im Marchfelde, Lower Austria, market town in the district 
of Gaenserndorf, alt. 151 m, pop. 2,244, area 
28.95 km%%sup 2/%, south of the River Russbach. - Tree and 
rosebush nursery, airfield and hangar (pest control flights); sugar 
factory (since 1902/03), glazier´s workshop. - First documented 
mention around 1200; late Baroque parish church of St. Markus (rebuilt 
1771-1774) with Baroque wood sculptures; former steward´s house 
(18%%sup th/%  century) of castle, which was completely destroyed in 
1945.


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