Zhoř (Němčice)

Zhoř is a village in the Němčice municipality in the Svitavy District (until January 1, 2007, in the Ústí nad Orlicí District) in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It is situated in the north of Svitavy District, near historical town Litomyšl. The population of the village was 257 inhabitants in 2011.[1][2]

Zhoř
Village
Aerial view
Aerial view
Official logo of Zhoř
Zhoř is located in Czech Republic
Zhoř
Zhoř
Location in the Czech Republic
Coordinates: 49°54′13″N 16°23′2″E
CountryCzech Republic
RegionPardubice Region
DistrictSvitavy District
MunicipalityNěmčice
Area
  Total2.85 km2 (1.10 sq mi)
Elevation
483 m (1,585 ft)
Population
 (2011)
  Total257
Websitezhor.maweb.eu

History

Memorial to fallen soldiers
Chapel of St. Magdalene in 2007 and today

In 1900 the school was built.

25 May 1920 a monument to fallen soldiers was unveiled.

In January 1930 electricity began to be used in Zhoř.

On 25 July 1937 the chapel of St. Magdalene was consecrated by Sobol canon from Hradec Králové.

In 1948, the construction of a water supply started. In 1951 it was completed.

On 1 January 1976 Zhoř was merged with the village Němčice.

In July 1982 the village suffered a natural disaster. After a big torrential downpour, some homes were flooded with water and mud.

References

  1. "Němčice Village Website Organizational Structure" (in Czech). Antee.cz. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
  2. "Němčice-Zhoř Profile" (in Czech). Turistika.cz. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
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