Wilhelminadorp, Goes
Wilhelminadorp is a small village in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is located in the municipality of Goes.[1]
Wilhelminadorp | |
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| Coordinates: 51°31′40″N 3°53′46″E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | Zeeland |
| Municipality | Goes |
| Population (1 January 2010) | 776 |
Wilhelminadorp was founded in 1812, when the Wilhelminapolder was diked. Originally the polder was named Lodewijkspolder, after then King of Holland Louis Bonaparte who had given the permit to start work. With the restoration of the House of Orange, the name was quickly changed. The polder was now named after Wilhelmina of Prussia, wife of William I of the Netherlands.[2]
Restaurant Katseveer (one Michelin star) is located in the village.
References
- ANWB Topografische Atlas Nederland, Topografische Dienst and ANWB, 2005.
- (in Dutch) De Geschiedenis van Goes en omgeving
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