Hodíškov

Hodíškov is a municipality and village in Žďár nad Sázavou District in the Vysočina Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 200 inhabitants.

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Geography

Hodíškov is located about southeast of Žďár nad Sázavou and east of Jihlava. It lies in the Křižanov Highlands. The highest point is at above sea level. The municipal territory is rich in fishponds. The most notable of them is Hodíškovský rybník, protected together with its immediate surroundings as a nature monument.

History

The first written mention of Hodíškov is from 1417. In the 15th century, Hodíškov was owned by the Konáč family. As of 1653, Hodíškov consisted of eight farms. The village was part of the Žďár estate until 1850 when it gained independence. From 1813 to 1945, the Linsbauer family was the most prominent family in Hodíškov.

Transport

There are no railways or major roads passing through the municipality.

Sights

Hodíškov is poor in historical monuments. The main landmark is the Chapel of Saints Cyril and Methodius, built in 1874–1877.