Local history
Information about the town – Polska / warmińsko-mazurskie
In about 1280, on the site of the destroyed, previously Prussian, settlement, the Teutonic Knights built a wooden watch tower, around which developed a rural and commercial settlement.
In 1327, the settlement gained city-status under the name of "Mohrungen". In the first half of the 14th Century, the defence walls were reinforced while, in 1370, the Teutonic Knights built a stone castle. From 1440, the city was part of the Prussian Union.
After the Thirteen Years' War (1454-1466), it remained within the Teutonic Knights state. From 1525, Mohrungen became part of the Duchy of Prussia.
In the 17th Century as a result of the Swedish wars, the city collapsed. Despite this, Jews found their way here. In 1849, an independent Jewish community was formed with 122 people.
After World War I, Mohrungen remained in Prussia. During the inter-War period, in 1937, only 8 Jews lived in Mohrungen. During World War II, in January 1945, the city was captured by Soviet troops. After 1945, the city's name was changed to Morąg.
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