Monnickendam in Waterland, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Doopsgezinde Vermaning
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Mennonite Meeting House

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2025

1. Doopsgezinde Vermaning / Mennonite Meeting House Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Gebouwd begin 17e eeuw, vermoedelijk als houten gebouw. Eiken preekstoel, eind 17e eeuw. Orgel, begin 19e eeuw. Voornaamste leraar was Ds. Jan van Nieuwenhuijzen, geb. 1-9-1724, stichter van de Maatschappij tot nut van 't algemeen op 16-11-1784.

(Built in the early 17th century, probably as a wooden building. Oak pulpit, late 17th century. Organ, early 19th century. Main teacher was Rev. Jan van Nieuwenhuijzen, born September 1, 1724, founder of the Society for the Common Good on November 16, 1784.)

Erected by the ANWB.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is September 1, 1724.

Location. 52° 27.479′ N, 5° 2.18′ E. Marker is in Monnickendam, Noord-Holland (North Holland), in Waterland. It is at the intersection of Weezenland and Beestenmarkt, on the left when traveling south on Weezenland. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Weezenland 15, Monnickendam, Noord-Holland 1141 BN, 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 markers are within walking distance of this

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marker: Voormalig Hervormd Burger Weeshuis / Former Protestant Orphanage (within shouting distance of this marker); Weezenland 17 (within shouting distance of this marker); Andries Witmond (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Philip Benjamin Witmond (about 150 meters away); Speeltoren / Bell Tower (about 150 meters away); “De Vergulde Eenhoorn” / “The Gilded Unicorn” (about 180 meters away); Leo Hordijk Memorial (about 180 meters away); Joodse Begrafplaats / Jewish Cemetery (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Monnickendam.

Also see . . . Doopsgezinde Vermaning (Monnickendam) (Wikipedia, in Dutch). Excerpt (in translation): Mennonite Meeting House is a church building at Weezenland 15 in Monnickendam, North Holland. The 17th-century church has a wooden frame and brick side walls. The front has a Neoclassical facade with pediment and the back has round-arched windows. The oak pulpit with the copper lectern dates from the 17th century. The organ dates from 1869 and was made by Hermanus Knipscheer II. Simon Bak revised the instrument in 1971/1972. The Zaanse firm Flentrop restored the organ’s wind supply in 1997. (Submitted on March 21, 2025.)

Doopsgezinde Vermaning / Mennonite Meeting House and marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, March 19, 2025

2. Doopsgezinde Vermaning / Mennonite Meeting House and marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 21, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.

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Doopsgezinde Vermaning
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Mennonite Meeting House