Zesgehuchten
Zesgehuchten was a municipality in the Dutch province of North Brabant. It existed until 1921, when it became part of Geldrop.[1] In 1972, part of its former territory was transferred to Eindhoven.
Zesgehuchten | |
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Voormalige gemeente | |
 Zesgehuchten in 1866 | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | North Brabant |
The name Zesgehuchten means "six hamlets", referring to Gijzenrooi, Genoenhuis, Hulst, Hoog Geldrop, Hout, and Riel. Only Riel and Gijzenrooi exist as separate hamlets today; the other four have been incorporated into Geldrop's town limits.
References
- Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.
External links
- J. Kuyper, Gemeente Atlas van Nederland, 1865-1870, "Zesgehuchten". Map of the former municipality, around 1868.
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