Vértesboglár

These settlers were granted three years of freedom (from paying taxes) during which they were tasked with building houses, clearing forests, tilling the land, and establishing vineyards.

The village attracted 35 serfs and 22 leaseholders who arrived from the Eszterházy estate in Tata and the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) of Bavaria.

The settlers' diligent work is evident on the earliest military maps, where they had largely cleared the forests, created pastures, cultivated fields, and established extensive vineyards.

The Roman Catholic church, built in 1810 with the support of the Eszterházy family, stands as a testament to their commitment.The beginnings of public education date back to 1770, with 40 boys and girls attending school.

The village also thrived with vine cultivation, producing an average of 2,100 "akó" of wine each year, alongside fruitful gardens.

At the turn of the century, the Eszterházy family owned more than half of the village's land, and the population had reached 1,183 individuals with 220 residential houses.

World War I brought significant challenges as men were drafted into the military, leaving women responsible for supporting their families.

These difficulties were exacerbated by the limited supplies available in the village's two shops, leading women to travel to neighboring towns like Bicske or Pest in search of essential goods.

[1][2] Eszterházy's journal sheds light on the nationalization during the Hungarian Soviet Republic, noting the excitement and pride of the masses as they believed they had acquired land.

During the decades of socialist rule, the village saw the establishment of a general school, a kindergarten, healthcare services, and the creation of a local police office.

The church of Vértesboglár.
Statue of St. John of Nepomuk located in Vértesboglár.