Discover Starkowa Huta

• Kashubian name: Starkòwô Hëta.
• Located on National Road 20 between Stargard Szczeciński and Gdynia.
• In 1885, the village had 286 residents: 264 Protestants and 22 Catholics, who attended the church in Goręczyno.
• The former school building dates from 1910, is listed in the municipal register of monuments, and is used for social purposes.
• The former Protestant cemetery survives as a post-Protestant remnant.
• The Rehabilitation Foundation’s first specific activity was organizing and funding hippotherapy courses.
• A center for breeding and preparing Polish Koniks for therapeutic work was established in Starkowa Huta.

Its location on a major road gives you a concrete geographical reference for getting your bearings: Starkowa Huta lies on National Road 20 between Stargard Szczeciński and Gdynia. This places the village along a named route before you plan your itinerary in detail.

The Kashubian name Starkòwô Hëta adds a specific linguistic connection to the village’s name. If you are interested in Kashubian identity, it is a concise starting point. The year 1885 offers a historical snapshot: Starkowa Huta then had 286 residents, including 264 Protestants and 22 Catholics, who attended the church in Goręczyno. These figures place the religious context of that time in its historical setting and are not current population figures. The name and the numbers tell different parts of the village’s story: the Kashubian name on the one hand, and a snapshot of the late 19th century on the other.

The former school building in Starkowa Huta dates from 1910 and is listed in the municipal register of monuments. It is used for social purposes, including community activities and meetings with residents; the specific program may change. Its construction date, listing, and activities convey different aspects: its historical date, monument status, and social use. The building can therefore be understood both through its former function as a school and its role in the community.

The former Protestant cemetery in Starkowa Huta survives as a post-Protestant remnant. This places two different forms of local history side by side: a cemetery preserved as a remnant and a former school building used for social purposes.

The Rehabilitation Foundation’s first specific activity was organizing and funding hippotherapy courses. A center for breeding and preparing Polish Koniks for therapeutic work was also established in Starkowa Huta. The foundation’s work and the center are separate connections to therapeutic work with horses.

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What is the Kashubian name for Starkowa Huta?

The Kashubian name is Starkòwô Hëta.

What is known about the former school building?

It dates from 1910, is listed in the municipal register of monuments, and is used for social purposes, including community activities and meetings with residents.

What historical connections are there to hippotherapy?

The Rehabilitation Foundation’s first specific activity was organizing and funding hippotherapy courses. A center for breeding and preparing Polish Koniks for therapeutic work was also established in Starkowa Huta.

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