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Hlučínsko as the specific part of moravian Silesia was formed in the early 20′s of the 20 th century. It used to be a part of German region Ratiboř with the majority of German speaking inhabitants. Since 1920 it became a part of the new created state Czechoslovakia. An area of 316 km 2 with the biggest town Hlučín, has had kind of different economic and social development since 1742, when it became a part of the Prussian state. Of course, it had some impact on the destiny, culture and thinking of local people.
Historically the first written mention of Kravaře goes far back to 1224. In 1238 was at first mentioned Kouty a village, which is nowadays part of Kravaře. Another part called Dvořisko was at first mentioned in the second half of 18th century.
1250, that′s the year when Bolatice was first mentioned in the pope′s letter (pope Innocence 4.). Borová is a part of the town.
The oldest mention of Kobeřice comes from 1183, but it is considered as a falsification. The first written mention of town is later on, in 1236. In 1962 the surface gypsous mine was opened.
Štepánkovice was at first mentioned in 1265, when Herbert from Fulštejn got the village under his control. There are three parts, which belongs to town. Albertovec - large ranch, from 1818, Svoboda - from 1871 and Bílá Bříza - joined in 1958.
The first mentioned in 1228. Chateau - built in late baroque style in 1754, although it has been rebuilt in 19.th century.
Oldřišov is one of the oldest towns in Hlučín region. The first mention of Oldřišov comes from 1234, when the Moravian margrave Přemysl set free a fort and a farm.
First written mention comes from 1377. In the beginning of the 17th century the family Lichnovský from Veštice took over the city.
The first written mention occurs in 1250. After the legend, the town was set up by monk Chlebiš.
First written mention occurs in 1288; originally it was a farmhouse with a fort. Hněvošice are situated on historical path connecting Opava and Ratiboř. You can find a border cross here.
Strahovice was at first mentioned in 1349, when it was forced to hand over their wheat harvest to the main town Opava.
Služovice and Vrbka were at first mentioned in 1349. Even Russian Tsar Alexandr I. visited Služovice in 1820 on his way to the congress in Opava.
We can find a mention of Rohov in 1349. Since the 15 th century there used to be a fort called Světlov. That fort was not far away from Rohov.
In 1349 there is a first mention of Třebom. In 1621 the town obtained the Rule of German knights.
