Hohenselchow, Kr. Uckermark
(formerly Kr. Randow), Germany

A small village about 10 miles due north of Schwedt and 4 miles west of the Oder River. The birthplace of Christian Friedrich Wilhelm Rieck (b. Feb. 22, 1858). There were 993 people living in Hohenselchow in 1871; 903 in 1933.

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Postcard from Hohenselchow showing the church and dairy (probably taken prior to 1914)

East entrance to Hohenselchow - 5 June 1999

Entering Hohenselchow from Gross Pinnow which is just 2 km (1.2 miles) to the south.

St. John's Lutheran Church

St. John's Lutheran Church

St. John's Lutheran Church

View from the balcony

A pond in Hohenselchow

Chestnut tree in bloom - 14 May 2001

Manor house in Hohenselchow

Barn on the Gut in Hohenselchow

© - Gene Maas
rev. Mar 2008