Nieuwolda
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Nieuwolda is a village in the Dutch province of Groningen. It is located in the municipality of Oldambt, about 9 km southeast of Delfzijl.
Nieuwolda was a separate municipality until 1990, when it was merged with Scheemda.[1]
History
The village was first mentioned in 1711 as Midde en Nieuwolda, and means "new woods". Nieuw (new) was added to distinguish between Midwolda.[2] Nieuwolda is a road village which developed as a satellite of Midwolda after the Dollart dike was constructed in 1545.[3]
The Dutch Reformed church was built in 1718 and a tower was added in 1765.[3] The weather vane is a mermaid as a reference to the reclaimed land from the Dollart.[4] The pumping station De Hoogte was constructed in 1892 and was powered by a steam engine. In 1920, it was converted to an electric engine. It became obsolete in 1976. It has been restored and in use as a museum.[4]
Nieuwolda was home to 1,315 people in 1840.[4] It was a separate municipality until 1990, when it was merged with Scheemda. In 2010, it became part of Oldambt.[4]
Gallery
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Farm in Nieuwolda
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Pumping station De Hoogte
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Draw bridge in Nieuwolda
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Farm in Nieuwolda
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External links
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