Donkerbroek is a village in the municipality of Ooststellingwerf, the Netherlands. In 2017, it had a population of around 1,830.[3]
Donkerbroek | |
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Donkerbroek Church | |
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Location in Ooststellingwerf municipality | |
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| • Total | 22.31 km2 (8.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Population (2021)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,895 |
| • Density | 85/km2 (220/sq mi) |
| Postal code | 8435[1] |
| Dialing code | 0516 |
The village was first mentioned in 1408 as Duncbrueck. The etymology is unclear.[4] Donkerbroek probably developed in the 13th century along the Heerenveen to Assen road. Even though, it is located in a peat region, it is not an excavation village. The Dutch Reformed church was built in 1714 as a replacement of an older church.[5] The church has a standalone belfry with two bells which have existed since at least 1723. In 1840, Donkerbroek was home to 669 people.[6]
Around 1900, some industry appeared along the canal. The cooperative purchasing association "Friesland" is an industrial complex from 1911 which is built in a combination of Rationalism and Jugendstil.[5] The building contained a fodder factory.[7]
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