Chyžné

Chyžné (Hungarian: Hizsnyó) is a village and municipality in Revúca District in the Banská Bystrica Region of Slovakia.

Chyžné
Municipality
Gothic altar by Master Paul of Levoča in Chyžné
Chyžné
Location of Chyžné in the Banská Bystrica Region
Chyžné
Location of Chyžné in Slovakia
Coordinates: 48°40′N 20°12′E
Country Slovakia
RegionBanská Bystrica
DistrictRevúca
First mentioned1427
Area
 • Total19.55 km2 (7.55 sq mi)
Elevation
296 m (971 ft)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
049 18 (pošta Lubeník)
Area code(s)421-58
Car plateRA
Websitewww.obecchyzne.sk

History

In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1427 (1427 Hyznow, 1551 Hysnyo, 1557 Chisno, 1575 Chysne, 1584 Kysnow). It belonged to Jelšava and after to Muráň. In 1566 it was destroyed by Turks.

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1674-1895 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1784-1897 (parish A)

See also



This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.