Krojanke (Krajenka)
Krojanke is one of the oldest settlements in the area. Initially, Krojanke stood behind a castle wall and included a castle church; it dates back to at least 1336. In 1430 the town received its royal charter from Wladyslaw Jagiello. The village was gained by Stefan Grudzinski though his marriage to Anna Koscielecka in around 1652. See Pottlitz for more on the Grudzinski family and the building of the churches in Krojanke.
There are still remains of the castle wall as shown in this picture; note the castle church in the trees.
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Here is the church itself and the interior
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Michael Remus was a miller in Krojanke near this church in the mid 1800's
. Click here for the descendents of Franz Remus including Michael. Here is a picture of that mill.
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There is also a Lutheran Church in Krojanke.
And the Gut (Home) for the Polish Nobility.
The town was badly damaged in the Second World War. Here is Krojanke in 1930:
Click here for a map of Krojanke in 1806.
Click here for a map of Krojanke and West in 1806.
Click here for a map of Krojanke in 1914.
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July 27, 2008
