Vaals, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Oude Nederlands Hervormde Pastorie / Old Dutch Reformed Parsonage

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Oude Nederlands Hervormde Pastorie / Old Dutch Reformed Presbytery Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2023

1. Oude Nederlands Hervormde Pastorie / Old Dutch Reformed Presbytery Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In 1717 gebouwd herenhuis in opdracht van de kerkenraad van de Hoogduits Hervormde Gemeente van Vaals. De architect is Laurenz Mefferdatis.

(English translation:)

Mansion built in 1717 on behalf of the church council of the High German Reformed Community of Vaals. The architect was Laurenz Mefferdatis.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1717.

Location. 50° 46.178′ N, 6° 1.278′ E. Marker is in Vaals, Limburg. Marker is on Kerkstraat, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kerkstraat 41, Vaals, Limburg 6291 BB, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nederlands Hervormde Kerk / Dutch Reformed Church (a few steps from this marker); Voormalig Gemeentehuis / Former Town Hall (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Voormalig Gemeentehuis / Former Town Hall (about 90 meters away); R.K. St. Pauluskerk / St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church (about 120 meters away);

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Koperhof (about 120 meters away); Vaals Gedenkteken voor de Oorlogsslachtoffers / Vaals Victims of War Memorial (about 120 meters away); Evangelisch-Lutherse Kerk / Evangelical Lutheran Church (about 120 meters away); Oudste spuren van Joods leven in Vaals / Oldest Traces of Jewish Life in Vaals (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vaals.

Also see . . . De Nederlands-Hervormde Kerk in Vaals (Protestantse Kerk, in Dutch).

Excerpt (in translation): The Reformed church was built in 1671 against the old marlstone church tower of the then parish church. It was founded by order of the States General to serve the numerous Reformed people living in Aachen and surrounding areas, who were persecuted because of their religion.

Nowadays the Protestant Community of Maas-Heuvelland holds its church services there. Opposite the church, the Old Rectory is available for activities, coffee after the service and rental. This parsonage dates from 1717, designed by the famous Aachen architect Laurenz Mefferdatis.

(Submitted on November 6, 2023.)

Old Dutch Reformed Parsonage Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2023

2. Old Dutch Reformed Parsonage Marker - wide view

Oude Nederlands Hervormde Pastorie / Old Dutch Reformed Parsonage and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2023

3. Oude Nederlands Hervormde Pastorie / Old Dutch Reformed Parsonage and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 6, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.