Šumperk — Garrison of the Central Group of Forces in the North Moravian Barracks (1968–1990)

Шумперк — гарнизон Центральной группы войск в Северо-Моравских казармах (1968–1990)

Czech RepublicШумперк1968–1990Military sites

The North Moravian Barracks in Šumperk were built in 1890 as the New Barracks; from 1920 they housed a Czechoslovak infantry regiment. In October 1968 the Czechoslovak tank regiment was moved to Kežmarok and the barracks were handed over to Soviet troops; tank units were stationed here. They were withdrawn in April–May 1990, and on 12 June 1990 the barracks were handed over to civilian users.

Северо-Моравские казармы в Шумперке построены в 1890 году как Новые казармы; с 1920 года в них размещался чехословацкий пехотный полк. В октябре 1968 года чехословацкий танковый полк был переведён в Кежмарок, а казармы переданы советским войскам; здесь стояли танковые части. Они выведены в апреле — мае 1990 года, и 12 июня 1990 года казармы переданы гражданским пользователям.

Property abroad

EraUSSR

FunctionMilitary site (historical)

Present ownerTown of Šumperk, non-profit organisations and private owners

StatusSold, transferred or lost

As of2018-10

According to the town's press release of 25 October 2018, a memorial plaque to the infantry regiment was unveiled on the grounds of the former barracks; the former officers' building houses the social services organisation PONTIS.