Márkháza

Populated places in Nógrád County

Márkháza is a village in Nógrád County, Hungary. It is located 15 kilometers from Salgótarján in the Kis Zagyva Valley. The village is believed to have been named after Mark, the son of one of the owners of Fehérkő Castle. It was first mentioned in writing in 1548, when it was destroyed by Turkish troops. Afterwards, it was known as Tótmarokháza, indicating a Slovak presence and influence in the village. Historically, the village's primary industry was coal mining.

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Márkháza
21137, Salgótarjáni járás

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21137
3075 Salgótarjáni járás
Hungary
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