Jastrzębna Pierwsza

Jastrzębna Pierwsza is a village in the Podlaskie Voivodeship, within the Augustów County, which was established in the early 20th century through the division of the village of Jastrzębna. The history of Jastrzębna dates back to the 17th century when the settlement was part of the Perstuńska Wilderness, and its lands were the subject of disputes between royal officials and the Chreptowicz family. In the 18th century, the village gained significance, and in 1789, it was recorded as having 52 ground hearths, indicating a large number of homesteads. Jastrzębna, with its manor farm, was known for intensive economic development, and settlement was concentrated around the Jastrzębianka stream. In the 19th century, it was one of the larger villages in the area, with a population of 404 in 1827 and an existing parish school. After the fall of the January Uprising, the manor fell into Russian hands, though it was rarely visited by them. A description from 1882 indicates 100 houses and 760 inhabitants in Jastrzębna. At the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, the village began to split into two parts: Jastrzębna Pierwsza and Jastrzębna Druga. In the first half of the 20th century, the manor was government-owned, and after World War II, the estate was nationalized and parceled out. Architecturally valuable were the wooden buildings, including the manor house, which was eventually dismantled. Jastrzębna was also the site of significant events, such as a battle during the January Uprising. The school, which existed in various forms, served the local community, and data from the 1920s indicate education was provided in Jastrzębna Druga. During World War II, the village suffered greatly, with many local families deported. With its rich history and numerous transformations, the village remains a significant point in the regional narrative, not only due to its cultural heritage but also its historical background related to development, administration, and education.