Jasenová
Jasenová (Hungarian: Jaszenova) is a village and municipality in Dolný Kubín District in the Zilina Region of northern Slovakia.[1] It has population of 401 people.[1]
Birthplace of Slovak writer Martin Kukučín
Its name comes from the Slovak word Jaseň, which is a kind of tree often found in the area. There is a church built in 1836 and an old elementary school from the 19th century. A hill named Choč (altitude 1611 m) can be seen from the village.
Famous people
- Martin Kukučín, writer
References
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1672-1898 (parish B)
- Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1786-1949 (parish A)
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