szkliste

Szkliste is a toponym used for several small settlements in Poland. The name is derived from the Polish word szkło, meaning glass, and it is commonly linked to historical glassmaking, glass trade, or a place associated with glass production. Because the same name is applied to more than one location, references to Szkliste usually specify the particular village by its gmina, county (powiat), and voivodeship (województwo).

In administrative terms, each Szkliste is a rural settlement that forms part of a gmina within a powiat, located in different voivodeships across Poland. These villages are typically small and rural, with land used for agriculture and surrounding countryside.

Demography and economy are modest; populations range from a few dozen to several hundred residents depending on the site. Local features may include a church, a small store, a chapel, or remnants of traditional architecture, but concrete details vary by location.

History and sources: Individual Szkliste settlements often date back to medieval or early modern times, but records are kept in regional archives and parish registries. Due to the name’s recurrence, researchers consult local administrative units or national register entries (TERYT) to distinguish among sites.

See also: Szkliste should not be confused with similarly named places such as Szklarnia (greenhouse) or other glass-related toponyms in Poland.