Łososiowice

Łososiowice is a village located in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship, in the Wołów County, and administratively belongs to the municipality of Wołów. The history of the locality dates back to the Stone Age, when tools indicating early settlement were discovered. The village was first mentioned in 1208 in documents of the Lubiąż Abbey, to which it belonged until 1810. Over the centuries, Łososiowice experienced numerous devastations, including Hussite raids, famines, and epidemics. In the 18th century, sheep farming developed, which improved the economic situation. In the 19th century, the village gained importance thanks to its railway connection with Wrocław. A Catholic parish operated in the locality until 1946, and its last parish priest was Fr. Alois Pohl. A historic landmark of Łososiowice is the Church of St. Hedwig, built in the 18th–19th centuries, which is entered in the voivodeship register of monuments. There is also a remnant of a manor house and other 19th-century buildings, including a former inn and a shop. The demographics of the village show a population decline, with 396 inhabitants in 1939 and, according to the latest data from 2015, 225 people. Interestingly, the name of the village likely derives from the Old Polish word for moose, not the salmon fish. Despite its modest size, Łososiowice has a rich history and architecture that contribute to its unique character.