Gerbéviller Explained

Gerbéviller
Commune Status:Commune
Image Coat Of Arms:Blason Gerbeviller 54.svg
Population Demonym:Gerbévillois
Arrondissement:Lunéville
Canton:Lunéville-2
Insee:54222
Postal Code:54830
Mayor:Noël Marquis[1]
Term:2020 - 2026
Intercommunality:Meurthe, Mortagne, Moselle
Coordinates:48.4958°N 6.5106°W
Elevation M:238
Elevation Min M:224
Elevation Max M:317
Area Km2:23.94

Gerbéviller (in French pronounced as /ʒɛʁbevile/) is a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in north-eastern France. It is 33 km (as the crow flies) south east of Nancy and 73 km south-south-east of Metz. Culturally and historically, it is part of Lorraine.

Geography

The town lies on the banks of the river Mortagne, which flows northwestward through the commune.The Château de Gerbéviller and its park lie to the west of the town. Both are designated historical monuments.

History

Around August 24, 1914, the town was occupied by German troops in World War I. In retaliation for the stubborn defense of the town by the French 2e Bataillon de Chasseurs à Pied, and for the actions of French civilians who took up arms to assist in the defense,[2] the German occupiers systematically burned and pillaged about 80% of the town and massacred its population.[3]

The town is known for the action of Amélie Rigard. As Sister Julie, she kept running the hospice in Gerbéviller during the occupation. She was awarded the Legion of Honour in 1915.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Répertoire national des élus: les maires. data.gouv.fr, Plateforme ouverte des données publiques françaises. 13 September 2022. fr.
  2. Web site: Château de Gerbéviller - Bataille de Gerbéviller . www.chateau-gerbeviller.com . 3 January 2019.
  3. Web site: Gerbéviller - La bataille du pont - histoire-lorraine. histoire-lorraine.fr. 2019-01-03.