Weiherhammer is a

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in the district of Neustadt an der Waldnaab in

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History

Weiherhammer, originally Beckendorf, belonged to the

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duchy Neuburg-Sulzbach. Since 1777 it was the a part of the

electorate. In 1934 Beckendorf was renamed Weiherhammer and received communal autonomy in 1952. In 1972 Dürnast and Trippach were incorporated into Weiherhammer.

Population

In 1970 the population was 3,406; in 1987, 3,655; and in 2000, 4,199.

Industry

* Located on the edges of town, Pilkington Float Glass Factory, which is also a local landmark as it has two tall chimneys, and BHS Corrugated, a producer of corrugating rolls.

References

Neustadt an der Waldnaab (district) {{NeustadtWaldnaabdistrict-geo-stub