Paal, Netherlands

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The village was first mentioned in 1847 as Paal (De), and refers to a beacon. From at least 1676 until 1874 there was a ferry to Bergen op Zoom at the location.[1]

Paal used to be a fishing village which specialised in mussels. It was home to 412 people in 1840. In 1979, the dike was enlarged and the old harbour disappeared. In 1980, a marina was built instead.[2]

Paal used to be part of the municipality of Graauw en Langendam. In 2003, it was merged into Hulst.[2]

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