Laren, Gelderland

Laren
Village
Reformed church of Laren
Laren
Location in the Netherlands
Laren
Laren (Netherlands)
Coordinates: 52°11′35″N 6°21′58″E / 52.193°N 6.366°E / 52.193; 6.366
CountryNetherlands
ProvinceGelderland
MunicipalityLochem
Area
 • Total
53.85 km2 (20.79 sq mi)
Elevation12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (2021)[1]
 • Total
4,370
 • Density81/km2 (210/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
7245[1]
Dialing code0573

Laren is a village in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is located in the municipality of Lochem. Laren was a separate municipality until 1971, when it was merged with Lochem.[3]

History

It was first mentioned between 1294 and 1295 as Lare, and means pasture in forest.[4] Laren developed into a village in the 19th century along the road from Lochem to Deventer. In 1835, the Dutch Reformed Church was completed.[5] In 1840, it was home to 612 people.[6]

Huis Verwolde is a former havezate. It was first mentioned in 1346. In 1510, it was ordered destroyed by the Prince-Bishop of Utrecht and torn down.[7] In 1776, it was replaced by the current building. In 1927, a tower was added to the estate.[5] In 1976, it was sold. It has been opened for visitors, and there are holiday homes near the estate.[7]

People

References

  1. ^ a b c "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Postcodetool for 7245AA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  3. ^ Ad van der Meer and Onno Boonstra, Repertorium van Nederlandse gemeenten, KNAW, 2011.
  4. ^ "Laren - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  5. ^ a b Ronald Stenvert & Sabine Broekhoven (2000). "Laren" (in Dutch). Zwolle: Waanders. ISBN 90 400 9406 3. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  6. ^ "Laren (Gelderland)". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 March 2022.
  7. ^ a b "Huis Verwolde". Geldersch Landschap & Kasteelen (in Dutch). Retrieved 22 March 2022.