The village arose in the early 13th century. In historical records, it was first mentioned in 1275 (Abelfeuld). It belonged to Halič and until the 16th century partly also to Divín.
Genealogical resources
The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive in Banská Bystrica (Slovak: Štátny archív v Banskej Bystrici).
Roman Catholic church records(births/marriages/deaths): 1755-1898
Lutheran church records(births/marriages/deaths): 1736-1895 (parish A)
Census records 1869 of Abelova are not available at the state archive.