Jerzmanice-Zdrój facts for kids
Jerzmanice-Zdrój is a small village in Lower Silesia, Poland. The first time it appeared in sources in 1253 as Hermanstorph. The village administrator is Edward Janiec.
Jerzmanice-Zdrój was a health resort from 1881, when a doctor from the nearby town Złotoryja made a small place for sick people called "Hermsdorf Bad". This lasted until World War II. After the war, the health resort did not re-open.
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Origin of name
The origin of "Jerzmanice" is unknown. One theory is that this part of the name is a Polish crack from German name "Hermsdorf" or "Hermannsdorf". These names are an earlier name of Jerzmanice-Zdrój. The origin of zdrój is means "spring" or "spa" in English.
A lot of people do not say "Jerzmanice-Zdrój", only "Jerzmanice". The earlier names of Jerzmanice are: Bad Hermsdorf, Hermsdorf, Hermannsdorf, Hermanstorph, Hermsdorf am Katzbach. In 1946 the name "Jerzmanice Zdrój" was established.
Environment
The highest point in Jerzmanice is Goleń Hill. It is 306 metres (1,004 feet) above sea level. It is in the valley of Kaczawa.
Education
The village has a primary school and public library.
Traffic
Through Jerzmanice run few streets: DW364 and DW328. The most popular way of travel is private transportation.
Religions
Most citizens are Roman Catholics, but only about 20% practise it. Some people are Jehovah's Witnesses or atheists.
