Vaals, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Evangelisch-Lutherse Kerk / Evangelical Lutheran Church

— Historische Stadswandeling —

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2023

1. Evangelisch-Lutherse Kerk / Evangelical Lutheran Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Voormalige Evangelisch-Lutherse kerk uit 1735. Het gebouw wordt ook Kopermolen genoemd, omdat er voor de bouw van de kerk op deze plaats een kopermolen was gevestigd, die werd aangedreven door de waterkracht van het (nu ondergrondse) riviertje 'de Gau'.

Sinds 1967 is het gebouw in gebruik als cultureel centrum.

(English translation:)

Former Evangelical Lutheran church from 1735. The building is also called Kopermolen (the “Copper Mill”), because before the construction of the church, a copper mill was located on this site, which was powered by the water power of the (now underground) river 'the Gau'.

The building has been used as a cultural center since 1967.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1735.

Location. 50° 46.206′ N, 6° 1.172′ E. Marker is in Vaals, Limburg. Marker is at the intersection of Von Clermontplein and Koperstraat, on the right when traveling west on Von Clermontplein. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: Von Clermontplein 11, Vaals, Limburg 6291 AJ, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clermonttuin / Clermont Garden (a few steps from this marker); Von Clermontplein 4-6 (a few steps from this marker); Koperhof (a few steps from this marker); Vaals Gedenkteken voor de Oorlogsslachtoffers / Vaals Victims of War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Oudste spuren van Joods leven in Vaals / Oldest Traces of Jewish Life in Vaals (within shouting distance of this marker); Locatie van de voormalige synagoge / Former Synagogue Location (within shouting distance of this marker); De Gau (within shouting distance of this marker); Von Clermontplein 24 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vaals.

Also see . . . Von Clermontplein 11: Evangelish-Lutherse Kerk (Historische Stadswandeling Vaals, in Dutch). In addition to the text on the marker, this page contains additional information, some of which is provided below.

Excerpt (in translation): The dedication of the church took place in December 1737. The octagonal architecture, modeled on the Aachen cathedral, is noteworthy. When the lights are on in the dark, the building resembles a lantern, which is why
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, October 28, 2023

2. Evangelisch-Lutherse Kerk / Evangelical Lutheran Church and Marker
The marker is visible here just to the right of the doorway.
the popular name “de luuët” (the lantern) arose.

(Submitted on November 26, 2023.)

Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 35 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.