Until 1806, Merenberg was controlled by Nassau-Weilburg, a branch of the House of Nassau. Today, it is located in the German State of Hessen. Names Merenberg, Kr. Limburg-Weilburg, Hessen Surnames Deis (Laub) Evangelische Kirche in Merenberg (2007). Source: Oliver Abels via Wikipedia Commons. 50.516667, 8.183333 Volga Colonies Laub Immigration Locations Fresno Metropolitan Area, California Lincoln, Lancaster Co., Nebraska South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana Buchanan, Berrien Co., Michigan Baroda, Berrien Co., Michigan North Platte, Lincoln Co., Nebraska