Valkenburg in Valkenburg aan de Geul, Limburg, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Oude School
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Former School
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024
1. Oude School / Former School Marker
Former barn of guesthouse farm. First mentioned in 1686. In 1704 sold by Joh. van Roer to Raadt (lawyer) Theodoor Frissen. 1737 from heir J.J. Soons to Joseph Stroub, mayor. Construction School 1856. Expanded 1891. 1914-1933 Valkenburg drawing school. Has not served as a school building since 1928.
Erected 1991 by The VVV.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1686.
Location. 50° 51.824′ N, 5° 49.846′ E. Marker is in Valkenburg, Limburg, in Valkenburg aan de Geul. It is at the intersection of Kerkstraat and Engelbertstraat, on the right when traveling north on Kerkstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Engelbertstraat 2A, Valkenburg, Limburg 6301 BW,
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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 markers are within walking distance of this marker: Oude pastorie / Former Parsonage (a few steps from this marker); Middeleeuwse Walmuur / Medieval City Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); R.K. kerk H.H. Nicolaas en Barbara / Sts. Nicholas and Barbara Roman Catholic Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Grendelpoort (city gate) (within shouting distance of this marker); Grendelpoort - Tweede Wereldoorlog / Grendel Gate - WW II (within shouting distance of this marker); Grendelpoort / Grendel Gate (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mariakapel / Marian Chapel (about 90 meters away); H.H. Nicolaas en Barbara Kerk / St. Nicholas and St. Barbara Church (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valkenburg.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 28, 2024
2. Oude School / Former School Marker - wide view
The marker can be seen here on the corner of the building.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
