Wilhelminadorp, Goes

Wilhelminadorp
Coordinates: [ ⚑ ] 51°31′40″N 3°53′46″E / 51.52778°N 3.89611°E / 51.52778; 3.89611
Country	Netherlands
Province	Zeeland
Municipality	Goes
Population  (1 January 2010)	776

Wilhelminadorp is a small village in the Dutch province of Zeeland. It is located in the municipality of Goes.^[1]

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

External links

• Coat of Arms Wilhelminapolder

[ ⚑ ] 51°31′43.83″N 3°53′53.56″E / 51.5288417°N 3.8982111°E / 51.5288417; 3.8982111

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