Jasienica

Jasienica is a village in the Silesian Voivodeship, within Bielsko County, with a rich history dating back to the 13th century. Located in Cieszyn Silesia, it was first mentioned in a document from 1305 as a place obligated to pay tithes. The establishment of the village was linked to the settlement action in Upper Silesia, attracting settlers, primarily of Slavic origin. Jasienica is home to the historic Church of St. George and the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, which testify to the diverse religious traditions of its inhabitants. The village developed in the 19th century, experiencing intense industrial growth due to the industrialization of nearby Bielsko and Skoczów. A significant element of Jasienica's history was the founding of a furniture factory by Josef Hoffman in 1881, which over time became a major enterprise employing hundreds of workers. The variability of the village's name in historical documents underscores its multicultural heritage. Until the 1920s, Jasienica was a plebiscite assembly point between Poland and Czechoslovakia. After World War II, Poles from the Eastern Borderlands settled here, influencing the village's population and demographic structure. Jasienica also has a sports tradition, with the first sports club "Sokół" established in 1912 and the currently active football club Drzewiarz Jasienica, which has been operating since 1954. The village, combining history and tradition, is gradually transforming into a modern community while preserving its cultural heritage and architectural gems.