Langstraat
Langstraat | |
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Hamlet | |
Langstraat Location in the province of South Holland in the Netherlands Langstraat Location in the Netherlands | |
| Coordinates: 51°40′35″N 4°16′49″E / 51.6764°N 4.2803°E | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Province | South Holland |
| Municipality | Goeree-Overflakkee |
Langstraat is a hamlet in the Dutch province of South Holland. It is a part of the municipality of Goeree-Overflakkee. It lies near the village of Achthuizen.
The hamlet was first mentioned in 1899 as Langstraat, and means "long street".[1] Between 1903 and 1922, a temporary church was established in two houses. In 1922, a real church was built and the temporary church was reconstructed in two houses again.[2]
Langstraat is considered part of Achthuizen. It has place name signs, and consists of about 70 houses.[2]
References
- ^ "Langstraat - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 3 May 2022.
- ^ a b "Langstraat (Achthuizen)". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 3 May 2022.