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Rotterdam-West , South Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
 

Korte Bajonetstraat
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“Little Bayonet” Street

 
 
Korte Bajonetstraat / “Little Bayonet” Street Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2024
1. Korte Bajonetstraat / “Little Bayonet” Street Marker
Inscription.  
De Korte Bajonetstraat verwijst naar het feit dat de straten in dit gebied zijn aangelegd op de voormalige schietbaan van de Koninklijke Scherpschutters. Ze doorsnijden met de Kogelvangerstraat dit terrein in de vorm van een bajonet.

(English translation:)
The Korte Bayonetstraat (“Little Bayonet” Street) refers to the fact that the streets in this area were built on the former shooting range of the Royal Sharpshooters. These streets cut through this area with the Kogelvangerstraat (“Bullet Catcher” Street) in the shape of a bayonet.
 
Erected by the 32N.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles.
 
Location. 51° 55.159′ N, 4° 27.875′ E. Marker is in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland (South Holland). It is in Rotterdam-West. It is at the intersection of Korte Bajonetstraat and 1e Middellandstraat, on the left when traveling south on Korte Bajonetstraat. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland 3014 NG, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other
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markers are within walking distance of this marker: Henegouwerlaan (within shouting distance of this marker); Van Speijkstraat - Jan van Speyk (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Coolsestraat (about 150 meters away); Palmdwarsstraat (about 180 meters away); Drievriendenstraat / “Three Friends” Street (about 180 meters away); Josephstraat (about 210 meters away); Anna Paulownastraat (Anna Pavlovna) (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Batavierenstraat (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rotterdam.
 
Korte Bajonetstraat / “Little Bayonet” Street Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 20, 2024
2. Korte Bajonetstraat / “Little Bayonet” Street Marker - wide view
The subject marker is the rightmost of the two markers visible here on the corner of the building.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 145 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on April 2, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
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Jun. 9, 2026