The town of Filipow was established in 1562 by King Sigmunt August and a wooden church was built.  The church parish was created in 1571.  A new church, also wood, was erected in 1718.  The present structure, made of stone and brick, was erected in 1841 and enlarged in 1884.  The interior was remodeled in 1978.  The church marriage record years covered by this site include many towns and villages within Filipow parish, with some no longer existing.

Note: Since this present structure was built in 1841, many of your direct ancestors were baptized in it, attended services in it, and were possibly married inside it.  Below are 2 photos looking back into history as seen by your ancestors over 160 years ago.

Outside view of Our Lady Of Assumption in Filipow

Inside view of Our Lady Of Assumption in Filipow

To learn more about the history of the town of Filipow and its parish, I have provided a link to its official site.  This site is in Polish.  There is outside side view of the church above.  If you go to this site, look for the button on the left marked parafia(parish) to see this view of Our Lady of Assumption Church.  This side view of the church gives a better perspective of the original church structure built in 1841 and its side addition in 1884.  Using an online Polish-English translator, you can also obtain a more detailed town and parish history.

Gmina Filipow