Wabcz

Wabcz is a village located in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, in Chełmno County, within the administrative district of Stolno. With a centuries-old history, the settlement was first mentioned in records in 1222. Wabcz is home to a historic Gothic parish church dedicated to St. Bartholomew, dating back to the 13th century, with later modifications and rich Baroque and Rococo interior furnishings. Another important architectural feature of the village is a 19th-century manor park, along with other heritage sites such as a palace, farmhouses, a stable, a burial chapel, and a forge. The village boasts diverse cultural heritage, including the early medieval hillfort known as "Poganka." Notable Pomeranian activists, including Albin Nowicki and the Slaski family, who were involved in patriotic activities, originated from Wabcz. In 1939, during World War II, the local parish priest was arrested, and the estate was seized by the Germans. After the war, the estate of Ludwika Maria Helena Łoś was divided, with part of it becoming a State Agricultural Farm. In 2022, a commemorative plaque was unveiled to mark the 800th anniversary of the village. Local legends, including a tale about a pagan chieftain and his affections, lend Wabcz a unique character. In 2021, the village had a population of 505, and the national road No. 55 runs through its area.