On March 4, 1790, Moselle became one of the original 83 departments created during the French Revolution.
In 1793, France annexed the enclaves of Manderen, Momerstroff, and the County of Kriechingen–

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Moselle is part of the current region of Grand Est and is surrounded by the French departments of Meurthe-et-Moselle and Bas-Rhin,

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The department is geographically organized around the Moselle valley. The region was long considered a march between Alsaceand the north, remaining relatively poor until the 19th century, and was consequently less urbanized and populous than other

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In the 19th century, Moselle's economy was characterized by heavy industry, especially steel and ironworks. After the weakening of these

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Eastern Moselle has preserved a number of local traditions, notably the Kirb festivals celebrated in October in rural areas, Mardi Gras parades in Sarreguemines, and the August

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Moselle and Alsace to its east have their own laws in certain fields. The statutes in question date primarily from the period 1871–1919 when the area was part of the German Empire.

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The inhabitants of the department are called Mosellans in French.
The population has remained relatively stable since World War II

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