Doldersum
Doldersum is a hamlet in the Dutch province of Drenthe. It is a part of the municipality of Westerveld, and lies about 24 km northwest of Hoogeveen.
It was first mentioned in 1402 as Doldersem. The etymology is unknown.
On 7 to 8 September 1944, 21 young men escaped from a forced labour camp in Vledder. The resistance hid them in the forest of Doldersum. One of the hiding places was discovered, and seven were shot. One survived, but remained handicapped. A monument has been placed on the heath in their honour.
References
- ^ "Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2021". Central Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ^ "Postcodetool for 8386XA". Actueel Hoogtebestand Nederland (in Dutch). Het Waterschapshuis. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
- ^ "Doldersum - (geografische naam)". Etymologiebank (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 March 2022.
- ^ "Doldersum". Plaatsengids (in Dutch). Retrieved 12 March 2022.
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