Oldemarkt
Village in Overijssel, Netherlands
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Oldemarkt (Stellingwerfs: Ooldemark) is a village in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is located in the municipality of Steenwijkerland, about 12 km west of Steenwijk. Oldemarkt was a separate municipality until 1973, when it became a part of IJsselham.[3]
Oldemarkt
Ooldemark | |
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Village | |
Reformed church of Oldemarkt | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
  Oldemarkt Location in the Netherlands  Oldemarkt Oldemarkt (Netherlands) | |
| Coordinates: 52°49′12″N 5°58′25″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Overijssel |
| Municipality | Steenwijkerland |
| Area | |
• Total | 9.88 km2 (3.81 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 2 m (6.6 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
• Total | 2,550 |
| • Density | 258/km2 (668/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 8375[1] |
| Dialing code | 0561 |
History
It was first mentioned in 1336 as Dodovene meaning "Bog of Dodo (person)". In 1448 it became "den Olden markt" meaning "the old market".[4] In 1448, a chapel was built which was elevated to church in 1489. Oldemarkt was known for its butter market which moved to Wolvega in 1925.[5] In 1840, it was home to 1,983 people.[6]
In 1973, it ceased to be an independent municipality, however the town hall of IJsselham remained in Oldemarkt. In 2001, it was merged into Steenwijkerland.[6]
Gallery
Ferry house in Oldemarkt
Shop and residential home
Former school![The load carrier by Henny Zandjans [nl]](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/79/De_lastdraagster_door_Henny_Zandjans_Oldemarkt.jpg/120px-De_lastdraagster_door_Henny_Zandjans_Oldemarkt.jpg)
The load carrier by Henny Zandjans
![The load carrier by Henny Zandjans [nl]](#/media/File:De_lastdraagster_door_Henny_Zandjans_Oldemarkt.jpg)
