Zagórze, Sosnowiec

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Zagórze is the biggest, northernmost district of Sosnowiec in southern Poland. It has been heavily shaped by industry, especially the Huta Katowice steelworks, which expanded into the area and reached as far as Klimontów.

History highlights:
- In the 10th century, Zagórze became part of the early Polish state under the Piasts.
- In the 11th–12th centuries, a metallurgical settlement operated here, smelting lead and silver.
- The first written mention of Zagórze is from 1228.
- In the 14th century, a motte-and-bailey castle was built; today the site is an archaeological place. Stone Age tools have been found there.
- In later centuries, Zagórze belonged to Polish noble families, including the Jarocki and Mieroszewski families.
- There is a Neoclassical palace of the Mieroszewski family in Zagórze.

Population and industry:
- In 1827 the population was 457, rising to 721 by the late 19th century.
- A zinc smelter began operating in 1842.

Administration:
- In 1975 Zagórze became part of Sosnowiec as a district; before that, it was an independent town in Będzin County.