Appen is a hamlet in the
Dutch province of
Gelderland.
[''VUGA's Alfabetische Plaatsnamengids van Nederland'' (13th edition), VUGA, 1997.] It is located in the municipality of
Voorst, about 0.5 km southwest of , to which it belongs.
[''ANWB Topografische Atlas Nederland'', Topografische Dienst and ANWB, 2005.]
It was first mentioned in 1299 as Appenses. The etymology is unknown. The postal authorities have placed it under
Voorst. In 1840, it was home to 808 people. Nowadays, it consists of about 20 houses.
References
Populated places in Gelderland
Voorst
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