America, Limburg

America is a village in the northern Dutch province of Limburg and is one of the ten villages of the municipality of Horst aan de Maas. The municipality of Horst aan de Maas is geographically one of the larger province of Limburg, situated between the city centers of Venlo and Venray. America is on the railway line Eindhoven - Venlo and had formerly its own station.

General

The character has always been largely agrarian America retain to this day. In addition to agricultural holdings, especially the tourism sector is strong in growth, including through the holiday resort 'Park de Peelbergen '. Outside the built-up center of America are two large Center Parcs, Het Meerdal and Limburgse Peel. In addition, America has become known by the band Rowwen Hèze who sings in Limburg in language. In January 2007, the village had approximately 2,100 residents in 800 apartments.

Designation

The origin of the place name is uncertain, but probably refers to the continent of America. In relatively recently reclaimed made ​​heathland in the Netherlands contributes occasionally a toponym, probably to the remoteness of the location points ( Californie, Siberië ). A derivation from the German " on Erika " in any case is likely to be a case of folk etymology.

Well-known residents

  • Hub van Doorne, founder of DAF (automobiles) and the inventor of VARIOmatic
  • Joey Litjens motorcyclists

51.43785.978930Koordinaten: 51 ° 26 ' N, 5 ° 59 ' E

  • Place in the province of Limburg ( Netherlands)
  • Horst aan de Maas
Limburg (Netherlands)
56486
de