Beckrath is a small rural village in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, west of Berlin and south of Mönchengladbach.
History and religion The village of Beckrath was one of the few Reformed villages in the region. In addition, in 1918 the village had 41 Jewish residents who belonged to the Wickrathberg synagogue community.
Clubs
Beckrath Monument Preservation and Local History Association, founded in 1921 Beckrath Gymnastics Club e. V. 1898 Volunteer fire department Beckrath, founded in 1880 Men's Choir „Einigkeit“ Beckrath, founded in 1879 Women's Aid Beckrath, founded in 1925
People of note
Wilhelm Wickop (1824–1908), trade school teacher and architect of historicism
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