Merkem

Template:Infobox settlement Merkem is a town in the Belgian province West Flanders. It is a part (deelgemeente) of the municipality of Houthulst.

File:Merkem - Sint-Bavokerk 1.jpg

Church of Saint Bavo

Notable people

• François Mabilla (1898-1918) died during the Battle of Merkem during the First World War.

External links

• Merkem @ City Review
• Dutch website of Merkem

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