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Bad Tatzmannsdorf
Was Tarcsafürdö, Tarcsa (Kroat: Tarca); Village of 580 residents in the Oberwart district.
An important health resort that includes the villages of Jormannsdorf (important Batthyany hunting lodge now a health
academy) and Sulzriegel. Total population including many outlying structures is 1134.
The spring waters (alkaline, iron, acidulous mineral water) have been known since Roman times and there was a settlement
as early as the 11th century. Once owned by a minor noble family "de Tarcsa" whence came its earlier Hungarian name of
Tarcsa. Mentioned in Urbars as early as 1378. There are many legends of "cures." German settlers came in the 14th and
15th centuries. Devastated by the Turks in 1529 and again in 1532, it was settled by Croats in 1572 by Gregor Tarrody
and then acquired by the Batthyany in 1633. It then became a favorite health resort of the Konigsberg, Erdody, Batthyany
and Esterhazy families.
It received early recognition as a health spa in the Regensberger History (Chronik) of 1621. During the first half of
the 1800s and later it was a favorite of Viennese visitors (mentioned by Adelbert Stifter in his novels). The resort
area now has many world class hotels, museums, sports complexes, etc.
Many members of the Rehling family emigrated to America in the earling 1900s from the area (see BB Newsletter No. 180
for details).
Family History Library microfilms:
Catholic: Római Katólikus Egyház, [FHL INTL Films 700704]
Civil: (Vas). Anyakönyvi Hivatal [VAULT
INTL Films 700258 - 61]
In 1899-1904: A small community and bathing resort with 538 inhabitants; district seat Felsöör; court
Szombathely; county court.
Tarcsa's mineral springs for drinking cures are the old Karl, Max and Gabriel Springs, the newly drilled Franzens
spring, the Artesian spring which was drilled in the open well of the old Maxquelle and the Meadows spring. Apart from
these there are two quite ferreous springs, which are only used for bathing. Tarcsa's mineral springs are among the very
rare -- in Hungary the only Glauber's salt-containing chalybeate springs rich in carbonic acid -- so Tarcsa, thanks to
its mineral springs and its marsh soil, is considered as an alternative to a French bath. Primarily, Tarcsa is a bath
for women and, as such, it has been employed for 200 years. Quite especially effective against anemia and chlorosis,
against chronically inflammatory conditions of the female sexual organs, and against a tendency to abort; also
infertility is cured with success. Diseases of the nervous system, such as hysteria, horae, Tebes, neurasthenia,
migraines, and, lastly, chronic affections of respiratory & digestive systems: dyspepsia, stomach ulcers, weakness of
the bowels. Because of its constant, not too hot climate even in midsummer, ozone-rich, dust-free air, and its pleasant
environment, Tarcsa is recommended to people who are looking for recovery after a long illness or an exhausting
activity.
Businesses & Proprietors:
Hotel (Hotel): zur Krone (Kurdirektion)
Restaur. (Restaurant): Jellosits Ignácz
Apotheke (Pharmacy): Curdirektion
Badeanstalt -- Curbad (Public Bath / Swimming Pool -- Cure Bath): Badedirection in Tatsmannsdorf
Gutsbes. (Estate Owner): Graf Franz Batthány's Erben.
Herren-Confection u. Luxusartikellager (Men's ready-made clothing & luxury articles warehouse): Frank &
Ledofszky
Manufaktur- u. Schnittwarenhdl u. Damenconfection (Drapery Manufacturer & Dealer & Women's ready-made
clothing): Löwy Gusztav & Bruder
Spezerei- u. Gemischtwarenhdl. (Spice & Groceries dealer): Hönigmann Jakob
Source: Leuchs Adressbuch, Band 18: Ungarn, Kroatien und Slavonien, 1899-1904, 9.Ausgabe
(Leuchs' Directory, Volume 18: Hungary, Croatia and Slavonia, 1899-1904, 9th Edition)
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