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Germany / Deutschland » States & Provinces » Schleswig-Holstein (Preußen)
The Prussian province of Schleswig-Holstein is bounded by the North and Baltic seas, Denmark, Hannover, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Mecklenburg-Strelitz, as well as the cities of Hamburg and Lübeck. Historically, Schleswig and Holstein were separate duchies with histories tied to Denmark. Today this area belongs to the modern German state of Schleswig-Holstein. Learn more: FamilySearch Wiki - Schleswig-Holstein and GenWiki - Schleswig-Holstein
Information provided by Teresa Steinkamp McMillin, CG® of Lind Street Research.