title: Klenovec
text: # Klenovec
  
  Klenovec (Hungarian: Klenóc) is a village and municipality in the Rimavská Sobota District of the Banská Bystrica Region of southern Slovakia. The village had been once a residency of Juraj Jánošík, a legendary Slovak folk hero. Near Klenovec is a big water reservoir. Most important sightseeings are classical houses from the beginning of 19th century and a classical evangelical church.
  
  ## Notable personalities
  
  * Vladimír Mináč, writer
  
  ## Genealogical resources
  
  The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia"
  
  * Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1830-1896 (parish B)
  * Greek Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1775-1928 (parish B)
  * Lutheran church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1845-1895 (parish A)
  