Uchorowo

Uchorowo, formerly known as Ohrendorf, is a village in the Greater Poland Voivodeship, within the Poznań County, in the administrative district of Murowana Goślina. It is situated approximately 9 kilometers northwest of Murowana Goślina. The village was first mentioned in 1388 and over the centuries changed hands multiple times, including among prominent noble families and German landowners. Notable historical landmarks include a manor house from the 1840s, built for the von Jagow family, whose architecture reflects the style of Italian Renaissance villas, and the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary from 1890, which now belongs to the parish in Białężyn. Also worth attention are a small shrine located near the chapel and a late 19th-century granary, distinguished by its striking texture made of fieldstones and brick. Uchorowo is also notable for the Śnieżycowy Jar Nature Reserve, established in 1975, which protects a massive occurrence of spring snowflakes within the forests of the Uchorowo forestry district. Historically, the village was home to many notable figures, including the Chancellor of Poznań and Napoleonic officers. In the 20th century, Uchorowo came into the hands of industrialist Zdzisław Drosty, marking the end of German governance in the area. Today, the village has a population of 519 and continues to cherish its heritage, reflecting the rich history and culture of the region. Also noteworthy is the historic fire truck, a STAR 25, which remains in active service for the local community, serving as a fascinating element of local tradition and communal life.