Mirošov (Rokycany District)

Mirošov (German: Miröschau) is a town in Rokycany District in the Plzeň Region of the Czech Republic.

At the end of the 18th century, as a result of cutting down forests for charcoal, the Myť settlement was established.

[4] In 19th century, the face of Mirošov and its environs profoundly changed with discovery of coal.

The railway served for cargo transport only creating an intricate network of sidings into local coal pits.

[4] After World War II, Mirošov was the site of an internment camp for ethnic Germans who were to be expelled from the country.

[6] Mirošov is located on the railway line of local importance from Rokycany to Příkosice.

Church of Saint Joseph