Jerzmanice-Zdrój

village in Lower Silesian, Poland

Jerzmanice-Zdrój is a small village in Lower Silesia, Poland. The first time it appeared in sources was in 1253 as Hermanstorph. The village administrator is Edward Janiec.

Jerzmanice-Zdrój was a health resort from 1881, when a doctor from the nearby town Złotoryja made a small place for sick people called "Hermsdorf Bad". This lasted until World War II. After the war, the health resort did not re-open.

Origin of name

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The origin of "Jerzmanice" is unknown. One theory is that this part of the name is a Polish crack from German name "Hermsdorf" or "Hermannsdorf". These names are an earlier name of Jerzmanice-Zdrój. The origin of zdrój is means "spring" or "spa" in English.

A lot of people do not say "Jerzmanice-Zdrój", only "Jerzmanice". The earlier names of Jerzmanice are: Bad Hermsdorf, Hermsdorf, Hermannsdorf, Hermanstorph, Hermsdorf am Katzbach. In 1946 the name "Jerzmanice Zdrój" was established.

Environment

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The highest point in Jerzmanice is Goleń Hill. It is 306 metres (1,004 feet) above sea level. It is in the valley of Kaczawa.

Education

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The village has a primary school and public library.

Traffic

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Through Jerzmanice run a few streets: DW364 and DW328. The most popular way of travel is private transportation.

Religions

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Most citizens are Roman Catholics, but only about 20% practise it. Some people are Jehovah's Witnesses or atheists.