Schrecksbach

Schrecksbach is a community in the Schwalm-Eder district in Hesse, Germany.GeographyLocationSchrecksbach lies in the southern part of Schwalm-Eder on the River Schwalm, and forms the border with the Vogelsbergkreis.Constituent communitiesThe following centres belong to the greater community::HistorySchrecksbach is a very old place that was mentioned in one of Charlemagne's documents as "Screggesbaha am Sualmanahafluß" as early as 782.The community itself was first mentioned in 1223.On 31 October 1806, Napoleon's army overran the country. Elector William I fled and was unseated. At this time, Schrecksbach was occupied by enemy (ie French) troops, suffering heavily as a result.PoliticsMunicipal councilMunicipal council is made up of 23 members. CDU 4 seatsSPD 11 seatsUWG (citizens' coalition) 5 seatsFWG (citizens' coalition) 3 seats(as of municipal elections held on 26 March 2006)Economy and infrastructureTransportThe community is connected to the buslines through the railway stations at Schwalmstadt-Treysa and Alsfeld.