Oldemarkt

Oldemarkt (Stellingwerfs: Ooldemark) is a village in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is located in the municipality of Steenwijkerland, about 12 km west of Steenwijk. Oldemarkt was a separate municipality until 1973, when it became a part of IJsselham.^[3]

Oldemarkt Ooldemark
Village
Reformed church of Oldemarkt
Flag Coat of arms
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Coordinates: 52°49′12″N 5°58′25″E
Country	Netherlands
Province	Overijssel
Municipality	Steenwijkerland
Area [1]
• Total	9.88 km2 (3.81 sq mi)
Elevation [2]	2 m (7 ft)
Population  (2021)[1]
• Total	2,550
• Density	260/km2 (670/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	8375[1]
Dialing code	0561

History

It was first mentioned in 1336 as Dodovene meaning "Bog of Dodo (person)". In 1448 it became "den Olden markt" meaning "the old market".^[4] In 1448, a chapel was built which was elevated to church in 1489. Oldemarkt was known for its butter market which moved to Wolvega in 1925.^[5] In 1840, it was home to 1,983 people.^[6]

In 1973, it ceased to be an independent municipality, however the town hall of IJsselham remained in Oldemarkt. In 2001, it was merged into Steenwijkerland.^[6]

Gallery

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  Ferry house in Oldemarkt
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  Shop and residential home
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  Former school
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  The load carrier by Henny Zandjans [nl]