Dětřichov () is a municipality and village in Svitavy District in the Pardubice Region of the Czech Republic. It has about 400 inhabitants. Etymology The original Latin name of the village Theodriciuilla is derived from the personal name Theodericus (German: Dietrich, Czech: Dětřich), meaning "Theodor's village". The Czech and German names were created by translation. The German name later appeared as Dittersdorf. Geography Dětřichov is located about northeast of Svitavy and southeast of Pardubice. It lies in the Svitavy Uplands. The highest point is a hill with an elevation of . History The first written mention of Dětřichov is from 1167. In 1278, the area was colonized by German settlers. The hamlet of Vysoké Pole, nowadays a local part of Dětřichov, was founded in 1777. After the World War II, the German population was expelled and partially replaced by Czechs. Demographics Sights The landmark of Dětřichov is the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. Its existence was first documented in 1350. In 1793, it was rebuilt into its current Baroque form. References External links Cities and towns in the Czech Republic Populated places in Svitavy District