Settlements of East SLOVAKIA

Jalová (Jarmos)

Photo Credit: Jim Nickel, 2003

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Highlights

History

It was first mentioned in 1568 as a possession of the Humenné estate. In the 17th century it belonged to the noble family Révészov.  In the 19th century, it was owned by the noble Benyovszky family. Throughout its history, its residents were employed as wood-workers and as coalmen.

Source: Vlastivedný Slovník Obcí na Slovensku Bratislava 1977

1568 Jelowa, 1773 Jalowe, 1786 Jalowa. It is mentioned, for the first time, in 1568 as a possession of Humenné town. In XVII century belonged to nobles Révészov and in XIX to nobles Benyovszky. During the History, its inhabitants were occupied as wood-workers and as coalmen.  Source: Roberto Cannoni, Italy

Church

Greek Catholic Church: St. George (Juraj) veľkomučeník 1792 (L, KP), The church is affiliated (managed) by the church in Stakcin

- Wooden Church (original), Gothic/Baroque built 1831.  Closed.  Appears to have been replaced.

Photos

Jalova, Slovakia Credit to Greg Chubak, 2003	Jalova, Slovakia Credit to Greg Chubak, 2003	Jalova, Slovakia, Wooden Church Credit to Greg Chubak, 2003	Jalova, Slovakia Credit to Greg Chubak, 2003

Surnames

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