Obourg
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History
It is the site of the first British soldier to be killed in the First World War, Private John Parr on 21 August 1914.Template:Fact
Agriculture
Obourg was known for its tobacco in the past.Template:Fact
See also
Gallery
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Chapel Saint-Macaire (1616).
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Church Saint-Martin.
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Obourg train station
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References
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- ↑ Arrêté royal du 18 février 1971 portant fusion des communes de Mons, Cuesmes, Ghlin, Hyon, Nimy et Obourg.
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