Piaski, Gostyń County

Piaski is an administrative village in Greater Poland that serves as the center of Gmina Piaski. It has essential services like schools, a post office, and local shops that support the surrounding area.

The village formed because nearby Gostyń once did not allow Jewish people to settle within the city. This restriction led to the growth of a significant Jewish community here instead.

The village keeps strong ties to farming traditions and seasonal celebrations that mark the community's calendar. Regular gatherings reflect how people here have organized their shared life for generations.

The village is accessible by car or local bus, with postal services and shops for everyday needs available. Visitors should expect fewer services than larger towns when planning a rural visit.

A resident named Oscar Robert Hugo Renner brought connections from this village to California, where his son established a store in Anaheim. This unexpected link between a small Polish village and the American West Coast shows how migration connected people and businesses across continents.

Location: Gmina Piaski, Greater Poland Voivodeship

Website: http://piaski-wlkp.pl

GPS coordinates: 51.88333,17.06667

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:27