Puiflijk
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Puiflijk was a separate municipality until 1818, when it was merged with Druten.[1]
History
It was first mentioned in 1108 as Puueke. The etymology is unknown.[2] The village is located on some small hills.[3] The Old Tower is a church tower from the 15th century.[3] The church was heavy damaged around 1800 during the French occupation, and was demolished in 1855 leaving only the tower.[4] The St. John the Baptist church was built between 1868 and 1870.[3]
The area around Puiflijk was suitable for growing tobacco, and a tobacco industry developed in the village.[4] In 1840, Puiflijk was home to 468 people.[4]
Gallery
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Church tower
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House in Puiflijk
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The tobacco cutter by Humphrey Dirks
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John the Baptist Church
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References
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