Karolinka

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Etymology

The name is a Czech diminutive form of woman name Caroline. It was derived from given name of stepmother of its founder, Jewish entrepreneur Salomon Reich. Until 1951, its name was Karolinina Huť, meaning "Karolina's glassworks".[1]

Geography

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History

The settlement grew up around a glass factory established on the territory of Nový Hrozenkov municipality in 1861. Karolinina Huť was separated as a municipality of its own from Nový Hrozenkov in 1949. In 1951, it was renamed Karolinka.[1]

Demographics

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Transport

Karolinka is located on the railway line Vsetín–Velké Karlovice.

Sights

The main landmark of Karolinka is the Church of Our Lady of Carmel. It is a modern church built in 1994–1997.[2]

Twin towns – sister cities

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References

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External links

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