Godzisz

Godzisz is a village in the Masovian Voivodeship, located in Garwolin County, within the administrative district of Gmina Sobolew. The village is traversed by the Okrzejka River, a tributary of the Vistula. The first traces of settlement date back to ancient times, and the village itself took shape between the 15th and 17th centuries, deriving its name from the Slavic name Godzisław. In the 17th century, the first manor house was built, which was destroyed during the Swedish Deluge. The current building, which houses the Primary School, has revealed the foundations of the former manor. At the beginning of the 18th century, a new manor was constructed, and in the second half of the 18th century, an inn was established in the center of the village. Godzisz played a role in significant historical events, such as the Battle of Maciejowice, where a fierce fight with Russian troops took place on October 10, 1794. The nearby "Kościuszko Tree" and a legendary cross attract attention, linked to the march of Polish troops. After 1799, Godzisz fell within the boundaries of the Maciejowice parish, and the 17th and 18th centuries were marked by economic development under successive owners, including the Maciejowski, Oleśnicki, Tarło, and Potocki families. In the 19th century, Godzisz came into the hands of the Zamoyski family, who maintained the estate well until 1945. In 1827, the village had 271 inhabitants, and by the end of the 19th century, this number had grown to 428. During the interwar period, the village was economically active, featuring a mill owned by Count Zamoyski. Godzisz is also notable for the remnants of a landscape park, which still preserves ancient trees to this day. The village combines a rich historical and architectural heritage, and its history, intertwined with many important events and noble families, makes it an interesting point on the map of Masovia.