Etten, Netherlands

Etten is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Oude IJsselstreek, 7 km southeast of Doetinchem.

Etten
Village
Former monastery St Lidwina
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Coordinates: 51°55′0″N 6°20′11″E
Country	Netherlands
Province	Gelderland
Municipality	Oude IJsselstreek
Area [1]
• Total	10.97 km2 (4.24 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	14 m (46 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	1,850
• Density	169/km2 (437/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	7075[1]
Dialing code	0315

Etten was a separate municipality until 1818, when it was merged with Gendringen.^[3]

History

The village was first mentioned around 1200 as de Ettene. The etymology is unclear.^[4] The village started on a river dune along the Oude IJssel. The Dutch Reformed Church there dates from the 15th century with 11th century elements.^[5] Castle Schuylenburgh was a medieval castle in the village that was bombed twice during World War II, and later demolished.^[6] In 1840, the village was home to 292 people.^[7]

Gallery

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  Etten, reformed church
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  Castle Schuylenburgh
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  House in Etten