Kehtna

Kehtna (German: Kechtel) is a small borough (Estonian: alevik) in Rapla County, in central Estonia, located about 9 km (6 mi) southeast of the town of Rapla. Other nearby settlements include Keava, Kaerepere and Lelle. Kehtna is the administrative centre of Kehtna Parish. It has a population of 1,674 (as of 1 January 2012).

Kehtna
Small borough
Main building of Kehtna Manor
Kehtna
Location in Estonia
Coordinates: 58°55′26″N 24°52′32″E
CountryEstonia
CountyRapla County
MunicipalityKehtna Parish
First mentioned1470
Population
 (01.01.2012)
  Total1,674

Kehtna Manor was first mentioned in 1470 as Kectel and in 1485 as Hof Kechtenal. The Early-Classicist main building was built in the 1790s. After a fire in 1905, it was rebuilt in 1906–10 and gained its current Baroque look. The manor is surrounded by a 5-hectare (12-acre) large park with a varied collection of shrubs.

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