Drienov

Drienov (Hungarian: Somos) is a village and municipality in the Prešov District in the Prešov Region of eastern Slovakia.

Church

History

The village was first mentioned in historical records in 1284.

Geography

The municipality lies at an elevation of 226 metres (741 ft) and covers an area of about 20.3 square kilometres (7.8 sq mi). It has a population of about 2,110 people.

Notable people

Jolana Kirczová (* 1909 – † 1936) – art ceramic works

Albín Korem (* 1941 – † 2006) – writer

Genealogical resources

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Kosice, Presov, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1743-1895 (parish A)
  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1773-1895 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1787-1895 (parish B)

See also



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