Heľpa

Coordinates: 48°52′N 19°58′E / 48.867°N 19.967°E / 48.867; 19.967
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View on Heľpa from Nízke Tatry mountains
Location of Brezno District in the Banská Bystrica Region

Heľpa (German: Helpach an der Gran; Hungarian: Helpa) is a village and municipality in Brezno District, in the Banská Bystrica Region of central Slovakia.

History[edit]

In historical records, the village was first mentioned in 1549. In 1551 it Walachian settlers established here and Walachian Law was applied.

Genealogical resources[edit]

The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"

  • Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1736-1909 (parish A)
  • Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1775-1928 (parish B)
  • Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1828-1937 (parish B)

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48°52′N 19°58′E / 48.867°N 19.967°E / 48.867; 19.967