Draževnik () is a small settlement southeast of
Dobrova in the
Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec
The Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec (; sl, Občina Dobrova - Polhov Gradec) is a municipality in Slovenia. Its administrative seat is Dobrova.
History
Originally, according to the ''Establishment of Municipalities and Municipal Boundari ...
in the
Upper Carniola region of
Slovenia.
Name
The name ''Draževnik'', like similar toponyms (e.g., ''
Draža vas
Draža Vas (; sl, Draža vas) is a settlement in the Municipality of Slovenske Konjice in eastern Slovenia. It lies on the Dravinja River east of Slovenske Konjice. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. The municipality is now in ...
'', ''
Draženci'', ''
Dražgoše''), is probably derived from a Slavic personal name (such as ''*Dragъ/Drago, *Dražigojь, *Dražigostь'') and likely refers to an early inhabitant of the place. In the past it was known as ''Draschounik'' in German.
[''Intelligenzblatt zur Laibacher Zeitung'', no. 141. 24 November 1849, p. 21.]
History
On 18 November 1942 Italian forces killed several villagers from Draževnik in nearby
Podsmreka.
References
External links
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Draževnik on Geopedia
Populated places in the Municipality of Dobrova-Polhov Gradec
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