Krobusz

Krobusz is a village located in the Opole Voivodeship, within Prudnik County, in the municipality of Biała. It has an agricultural character and is situated in Upper Silesia. The history of the locality dates back to at least 1679, when it was mentioned under the name "villa Krobusz." Over the centuries, the village experienced numerous administrative changes, temporarily belonging to various states, including the Habsburg Monarchy and the Kingdom of Prussia. A key moment in Krobusz's history was the 1921 plebiscite, in which the inhabitants clearly voted to remain part of Germany. The name of the village changed from the German "Krobusch" during the Nazi regime to the Polish "Krobusz," officially assigned in 1947. It is worth mentioning that the village had its own seal depicting a plowshare and a scythe blade. The residents of Krobusz, who include members of the German minority and Silesians, use the local Prudnik dialect. The village features several historical monuments, including a school, a brick railway culvert, and a chapel that was transformed into the Church of Our Lady of Fátima between 1987 and 1992. The village is home to an Agricultural Production Cooperative and a sand quarry. Krobusz is well-connected to surrounding towns by a road network, with provincial road 414 linking Prudnik and Opole, as well as bus services. The area also offers cycling and hiking trails that attract tourists. In 2010, the route of the VI European Cycling Week passed through Krobusz. An interesting fact is the discovery of World War II ammunition depots near Krobusz in 2005. The village is under the care of the police and the Border Guard, highlighting its location in a border zone. The stories of its inhabitants and their ties to the region reflect centuries-old traditions that continue to influence village life today.