Geerdijk
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History
Geerdijk was founded in the mid-19th century along the canal Almelo–De Haandrik as a peat excavation village.[1][2] It was a Catholic enclave which was settled by colonists from neighbouring Germany and the area around Slagharen and Dedemsvaart. In 1868, an independent parish was established.[2]
In 1906, the Geerdijk railway station opened on the Mariënberg–Almelo railway, and closed on 29 April 2016.[3] It was closed, because there were not enough passengers and Arriva wanted to increase the speed to allow an extension of the line to Hardenberg.[4]
Geerdijk used to be part of the municipality of Den Ham. In 2001, it was merged into Twenterand.[1] It was considered a hamlet of Vroomshoop. In 2009, Geerdijk separated from Vroomshoop, and became a village.[5]
Gallery
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Oldest extant house from 1878
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Church of Geerdijk
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Geerdijk railway station
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Repos Ailleurs
References
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