Szczekociny, Historical municipality in Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
The town sits at an elevation of 264 meters along the Pilica River, surrounded by agricultural lands in southern Poland.
The Battle of Szczekociny took place on June 6, 1794, during the Kościuszko Uprising, marking a significant military confrontation in Polish history.
Before World War II, Szczekociny maintained a mixed population where Jewish residents constituted approximately half of the town's inhabitants.
The town hosts the Polish Cyclo-cross Championships and maintains local sports facilities, including the home ground of Sparta Szczekociny football club.
The local secondary school initiated a research project documenting Jewish heritage through interviews with survivors and educational workshops for younger students.
Location: Gmina Szczekociny
Elevation above the sea: 264 m
Website: http://szczekociny.pl
GPS coordinates: 50.62611,19.81889
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:16
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