Anhalt

The duchy of Anhalt was created in 1863 by combining the duchies Anhalt-Bernburg, Anhalt-Dessau, and Anhalt-Köthen. Though not part of Prussia, it was surrounded by the Prussian provinces Brandenburg, Hannover, and Sachsen. Today it is part of the German state Sachsen-Anhalt. Learn more: FamilySearch Wiki - Anhalt and GenWiki - Anhalt

Information provided by Teresa Steinkamp McMillin, CG^® of Lind Street Research.