Dargov
Dargov (Slovak pronunciation: [ˈdaɾɡɔʊ̯]; 1948-1964 Drahov; Hungarian: Dargó) is a village and municipality in the Trebišov District in the Košice Region of eastern Slovakia.
Dargov Dargó | |
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Village | |
 World War II Memorial in Dargov | |
  Dargov Location of Dargov in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 48°44′N 21°35′E | |
| Country | Slovakia |
| Region | Košice |
| District | Trebišov |
| First mentioned | 1458 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.88 km2 (8.45 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 252 m (827 ft) |
| Population (2004-12-31) | |
| • Total | 541 |
| • Density | 25/km2 (64/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 076 61 |
| Area code(s) | +421-56 |
| Car plate | TV |
History
The village was first mentioned as Dorgo in a charter in 1458. It belonged to several owners: the nobles Semsey and Széchy, the castle of Sečovce (Csapy family), and a part to the town of Trebišov. In the 19th century it belonged to the noble landowners Andrássy, Berzeviczy and Forgách. In 1944 it was burned down by the German Army.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Slovakia"
External links
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