Georghausen Castle (german: Schloss Georghausen) is a moated castle in the district of Georghausen of the municipality of

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History

The castle Georghausen and a mill was first mentioned in a document in 1466. In 1490-1 a new drawbridge was built. In 1830 it was noted that the hamlet of Georghausen had a population of 56 inhabitants. Since 1951 the castle has served as a club house and restaurant.

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Georghausen Castle
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