Zeno2
August 10th, 2008, 09:54 PM
stel je voor, Antwerp in de VS (Ohio) :) :
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Centuries ago, long before Antwerp was Antwerp, this vicinity was covered with a body of water, known as Lake Maumee. Through the passing of time, the waters shifted, becoming the Maumee River. A vast, dense forest grew and the Maumee Valley was formed. Here lived such Indian tribes as the Potowatomies, Ottawas, Chippewas, Miamis and others.
During the latter part of the 17th century, the French, English and American forces fought many bloody battles along the river. In 1774 General Anthony Wayne was sent by President George Washington to conquer this territory. Cutting a trail that led from Toledo to the head of the Maumee River, he erected two forts; Fort Wayne and Fort Defiance. Part of this trail can still be seen in Antwerp today.
The first settlers came her in 1827. The town was surveyed and platted in 1841. Thereby, having an established town, the five men who made the pat set out to find a name that no other had in this country. With the aid of a postal guide, they discovered the name of Antwerp, Belgium. Knowing no other town of this name, they chose the name of Antwerp for the new village.
The Wabash and Erie Canal was built, the village grew containg one store, one tavern, two physicians, a frame building, two log cabins for dwellings and most of the town was still covered in forest. Being about 20 miles from Fort Wayne and Fort Defiance, Antwerp was a growing community built around the canal and its commerce.
Today, the intersection of U.S. 24 and State Route 49 sits at the center of Antwerp. Now just 17 miles from Fort Wayne and 21 miles from Defiance, we are a growing community secluded from big city hustle and bustle, yet close enough to take advantage of all the cities have to offer. Our new school facility is state ranked and provides an excellent educational experience for today's youth. The Port to Fort project that will connect Fort Wayne directly to Toledo, will only enhance the accessibility of nearby communities. Currently, there are two new subdivisions being developed for that new home you've been waiting to build. Why wait? Why not make the move to a picturesque small town community, that will provide you with lower crime statistics, a lower clost of living, an excellent education for your children, convenince of location to all area shopping, higer education facilities, hospitals and so much more! We invite you to become a part of our community! Come and spend a day - we bet you'll spend a lifetime!
http://www.antwerpohio.com/
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/120/292662575_3e8614105e_b.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2119/2443521931_d0056c32b1_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21484260@N04/sets/72157606654522905/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/21484260@N04/2238070652/
Centuries ago, long before Antwerp was Antwerp, this vicinity was covered with a body of water, known as Lake Maumee. Through the passing of time, the waters shifted, becoming the Maumee River. A vast, dense forest grew and the Maumee Valley was formed. Here lived such Indian tribes as the Potowatomies, Ottawas, Chippewas, Miamis and others.
During the latter part of the 17th century, the French, English and American forces fought many bloody battles along the river. In 1774 General Anthony Wayne was sent by President George Washington to conquer this territory. Cutting a trail that led from Toledo to the head of the Maumee River, he erected two forts; Fort Wayne and Fort Defiance. Part of this trail can still be seen in Antwerp today.
The first settlers came her in 1827. The town was surveyed and platted in 1841. Thereby, having an established town, the five men who made the pat set out to find a name that no other had in this country. With the aid of a postal guide, they discovered the name of Antwerp, Belgium. Knowing no other town of this name, they chose the name of Antwerp for the new village.
The Wabash and Erie Canal was built, the village grew containg one store, one tavern, two physicians, a frame building, two log cabins for dwellings and most of the town was still covered in forest. Being about 20 miles from Fort Wayne and Fort Defiance, Antwerp was a growing community built around the canal and its commerce.
Today, the intersection of U.S. 24 and State Route 49 sits at the center of Antwerp. Now just 17 miles from Fort Wayne and 21 miles from Defiance, we are a growing community secluded from big city hustle and bustle, yet close enough to take advantage of all the cities have to offer. Our new school facility is state ranked and provides an excellent educational experience for today's youth. The Port to Fort project that will connect Fort Wayne directly to Toledo, will only enhance the accessibility of nearby communities. Currently, there are two new subdivisions being developed for that new home you've been waiting to build. Why wait? Why not make the move to a picturesque small town community, that will provide you with lower crime statistics, a lower clost of living, an excellent education for your children, convenince of location to all area shopping, higer education facilities, hospitals and so much more! We invite you to become a part of our community! Come and spend a day - we bet you'll spend a lifetime!
http://www.antwerpohio.com/