Draževnik () is a small settlement southeast of
Dobrova in the
Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec
The Municipality of Dobrova–Polhov Gradec (; ) is a municipality in Slovenia. Its administrative seat is Dobrova, Dobrova–Polhov Gradec, Dobrova.
History
Originally, according to the ''Establishment of Municipalities and Municipal Boundaries ...
in the
Upper Carniola
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region of
Slovenia
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.
Name
The name ''Draževnik'', like similar toponyms (e.g., ''
Draža vas'', ''
Draženci
Draženci () is a village in the Municipality of Hajdina in northeastern Slovenia. The area is part of the traditional region of Styria. It is now included with the rest of the municipality in the Drava Statistical Region.
History
In 2005, the set ...
'', ''
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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