Hrhov

Hrhov (Tornagörgő) is a village and large municipality in the Rožňava District in the Košice Region of middle-eastern Slovakia.

History
In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1263. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, Hrhov was part of Abaúj-Torna County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1938 to 1945, it was again part of Hungary as a result of the First Vienna Award.

Geography
The village lies at an altitude of 219 m and covers an area of 36.078 km2. It has a population of about 1200 people.

Culture
The village has a public library, a gymnasium and a football pitch.

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


 * Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1697-1899 (parish A)

Nature
In the village there is Hrhov Waterfall, which is the largest in the Slovak Karst. It is located directly in the village between the residential houses.