One step in the past (history)

The oldest written source on Kożuchów is a document issued by Duke Henry III of Głogów that confirmed an agreement concluded in 1253 between his father, Konrad I, and Tomasz, Bishop of Wrocław. Already then Kożuchów was a fully-developed town. In the Middle Ages fundamental industries were craft and trade. In the mid-15^th century the town was granted the right to mint its own coin; this fact proved the town to be powerful. Kożuchów was the seat of the dukes of Głogów. The town was developing. Between 1340 and 1369 new churches were built such as a new parish church, Holy Ghost Church, St. Lawrence Church (1403). Additionally, a new town hall and a hospital for the poor were constructed.

Subsequent years were not so kind to Kożuchów. The Thirty Years’ War and Napoleon’s campaigns left a significant imprint on the town’s fate. Kożuchów developed again when it was under the rule of the Prussians. The late 18^th century saw the first textile factory. During next years there were constructed among others a railway line, water pipe system and street lighting.

Villages of the commune of Kożuchów can also vaunt a rich history. The oldest are the following:  Solniki, Czciradz, Lasocin (the first mention dated 1220), Drwalewice (1223), Studzieniec (1255) and Stypułów (1295).