Jankowice, Pszczyna County, Village in Pszczyna County, Poland
Jankowice is a village in Silesian Voivodeship positioned in the southern region, situated roughly 4 kilometers northeast of Pszczyna. The Voivodeship road 931 runs through it while the National road 1 passes to the west, connecting the area to major cities in the region.
The village first appears in records from 1517 as Jankowicze when it was sold to the Hungarian Thurzó family during the formation of the Pless state. This early documentation shows how the settlement was already an established part of the regional landscape centuries ago.
The church of Saint Isidor serves as a gathering place for the community and reflects how deeply religious life remains woven into the daily rhythm of the village.
The village benefits from good road connections to larger towns in the region, making it accessible for visitors coming from outside areas. Its proximity to Pszczyna and nearby urban centers makes it easy to visit as part of a wider exploration of the area.
During the 1921 Upper Silesia plebiscite, 467 out of 505 residents voted for reintegration with the newly independent Poland, clearly demonstrating their Polish identity. This overwhelming result reveals how strongly the villagers felt connected to their Polish heritage.
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