Shirotori, Gifu Explained

was a town located in Gujō District, Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

History

The village was established in 1889, and later was elevated as a town in 1928.

On March 1, 2004, Shirotori, along with the towns of Hachiman and Yamato, and the villages of Meihō, Minami, Takasu and Wara (all from Gujō District), was merged to create the city of Gujō.[1]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ja:市政 > 郡上市の紹介 > 郡上市の歴史 > 近代(明治・大正・昭和時代). http://www.city.gujo.gifu.jp/admin/detail/1034.html. Gujo official website. August 17, 2011. Japanese.