Oľšov



Oľšov is a village and municipality in the Sabinov District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.

History


In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1309. The coat of arms of Oľšov shows three fish which represents the bountiful fishing that was provided by the nearby Torysa River. Below is a chronology of the Hungarian and Slovak names of the village:

1224 - Elsa

1309 - Olsowa

1329 - Vlusa

1336 - Olschwicha

1773 - Olsso, Ollyso, Olyso

1786 - Olyscho

1808 - Olsó, Olysó, Olssawa, Olssowce

1863 - 1913 - Olysó

1920 - Oľšov, Oľšovce

1927 - Oľšov

Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 461 m and covers an area of 10.17 km2. It has a population of about 407.