Loehne (DE)

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Löhne (pronunciation: [ˈløːnə]) is a town (39,977 inhabitants end 2021) in the district of Herford, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Löhne is situated on the river Werre, approx. 8 km north of Herford and 20 km south-west of Minden. Post war Löhne Post Office took a number of nearby villages into its postal authority inclding Mennighüffen

Historically in the Kingdom of Prussia, province of Westphalia, District of Minden. Not to confuse with Lohne in Oldenburg.

Postmarks in Germany

code 32584

Allied Occupation

To be confirmed

Postmarks in German Empire

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Rail post of Halle an der Saale to Löhne - c. 1883

Postmark in North German Confederation

Since 1 January 1868.

Postmarks in Prussia Westphalia province

The LÖHNE BAHNHOF post office opened in July 1862, Kreis Herford, District of Minden.