Doldersum
Hamlet in Drenthe, Netherlands
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Doldersum is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Westerveld, and lies about 24 km northwest of Hoogeveen.
Doldersum | |
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Farm in Doldersum | |
 The village (dark red) and the statistical district (light green) of Doldersum in the municipality of Westerveld. | |
  Doldersum Location in province of Drenthe in the Netherlands  Doldersum Doldersum (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 52°53′N 6°15′E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Drenthe |
| Municipality | Westerveld |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.28 km2 (3.58 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 125 |
| • Density | 13.5/km2 (34.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 8386[1] |
| Dialing code | 0521 |
It was first mentioned in 1402 as Doldersem. The etymology is unknown.[3]
On 7 to 8 September 1944, 21 young men escaped from a forced labour camp in Vledder. The resistance hid them in the forest of Doldersum. One of the hiding places was discovered, and seven were shot. One survived, but remained handicapped. A monument has been placed on the heath in their honour.[4]
