Łubne


Łubne is a former village in the administrative district of Gmina Baligród, within Lesko County, Podkarpackie Voivodeship, in south-eastern Poland.

Etymology

The name of Łubne comes from łub, a regional term for tree bark.

Location and characteristics

The village was located south of Baligród. It is located on the shores of the Jabłonka, a small stream. Features of the village include remnants of an old manor house and a nature reserve, "Yews on the Jawor mountain". A quarry of interest to geologists is found on the slopes of that mountain.

History

The town's name was first mentioned in a 1598 document concerning land allocation. During Operation Vistula, it was completely depopulated.

Historical demographics

As of 1921, 88 people lived in the 14 homes of Łubne. Of the 88 inhabitants, 87 were Greek Catholics and 1 was Roman Catholic.