Alternate names: Hanušovce nad Topľou [Slov], Hanušovce [Cz, until 1927], Tapolyhanusfalva [Hun, since 1907], Hanusfalu [Hun, before 1907], Hansdorf an der Töpl [Ger], Hanusfalva. In E Slovakia at 49°02' N, 21°30' E, 12 miles ENE of Prešov (Eperjes). Jewish population: 338 (in 1869), 299 (in 1940)
US Commission No. SLCE000029
Hanusovce nad Toplou is NW of Vranov. The isolated urban hillside has no sign or marker. Reached by turning directly off a public road, access is open to all via a broken masonry wall without gate. 20-100 marble, granite, sandstone, and other materials 19th-20th century tombstones, in original locations, are flat shaped finely smoothed Hebrew and German inscribed tombstones. The property is used for waste dump (or abandoned [unclear]). Adjacent properties are agricultural and residential. Private visitors arrive occasionally. There is no care or maintenance. Pollution is a serious threat; vegetation and vandalism are moderate threats.
[UPDATE] Photos by Charles Burns [November 2017]
January 2009:
Map of Town
Town Hanušovce nad Topľou |
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Address: | Phone: |
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Mestský úrad | Fax: | 00 421 57 445 22 58 | ||
Mierová 333/3 | Email: | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | ||
094 31 Hanušovce nad Topľou SLOVAKIA |
Web: | www.hanusovcenadtoplou.sk |
Region: | Prešovský | |
District: | Vranov nad Topľou | |
Inhabitants: | 3692 | |
Area: | 1437 ha | |
First paper reference: | in year 1332 | |
Mayor: | Ján Roško | |
Chief: | Ing. Mária Tomková |