Markelo

Markelo (Template:IPA; Template:Langx) is a village in the Dutch province of Overijssel. It is located in the municipality of Hof van Twente, about Template:Convert west of Hengelo and Template:Convert south-west of Almelo.

Markelo was a separate municipality between 1818 and 2001, when it became a part of Hof van Twente.<ref>Template:Repertorium Nederlandse Gemeenten</ref>

Overview

Markelo developed on the east flank of the Template:Ill.<ref name="monument">Template:Cite web</ref> It was first mentioned in 1188 as Marclo, and means either "forest near communal ground" or "forest near border".<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The Dutch Reformed Church has a 15th-century tower, but the building dates from 1840.<ref name="monument"/> In 1818, it became an independent municipality. In 1840, it was home to 793 people.<ref name="plaats">Template:Cite web</ref>

In 1836, the gristmill De Hoop was built near Markelo. It was restored in 1991.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Markelo used to be an agricultural village, however the eastern side of the village has become a residential zone.<ref name="monument"/> In 2001, it became part of Hof van Twente.<ref name="plaats"/>

Sports

Since 1932, the motor club "Ons Genoegen" has organised a motocross in Markelo. Originally the circuit was at Markelose Berg, but in 1947, the venue changed to Herikerberg where the terrain is more uneven.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The motocross has turned into an international event.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Notable people

• Maria van Beckum (before 1510–1544), Anabaptist who was burnt at the stake<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
• Bert Boom (born 1938), cyclist<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
• Wijnand Duyvendak (born 1957), politician<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
• Ellen Jansen (born 1992), footballer<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
• Gert-Jan Oplaat (born 1964), politician<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
• Anton Smit (born 1945), screenwriter, television and film producer<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
• Bakermat (born 1991), DJ and music producer<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Gallery

• Markelose Berg, a hill near the village
  Markelose Berg, a hill near the village
• Markelo, windmill
  Markelo, windmill
• Winter in Markelo
  Winter in Markelo
• Motocross Grand Prix in 1972
  Motocross Grand Prix in 1972