Goidschalxoord () is a hamlet in the Dutch province of

South Holland South Holland ( nl, Zuid-Holland ) is a province of the Netherlands with a population of over 3.7 million as of October 2021 and a population density of about , making it the country's most populous province and one of the world's most densely ...

. It is located about 5 km east of

Oud-Beijerland Oud-Beijerland () is a town and former municipality in the western Netherlands, in the province of South Holland, now a part of the Hoeksche Waard municipality. With a population of 24,575 in 2020, it is the most populous town of the Hoeksche Waard ...

, in the municipality of Hoeksche Waard.

History

A ferry from Goidschalxoord to Rhoon existed before 1537. In 1888, a bridge was built, and in 1941, the ferry was taken out of service. The bridge was demolished after the on the A29 opened. The current name was first attested in 1841, and refers to Goidschalck Oelm who was the ''ambachtsheer'' (predecessor of mayor). The nameless grist mill of Goidschalxoord was built in 1718. In 1931, a diesel motor was installed. The windmill was in service until 1953. In 2007, the ownership was transferred to a foundation who won the Restauratie, and received €1 million. In 2011, the windmill returned to active service. Goidschalxoord was a separate municipality between 1817 and 1855, when it merged with

Heinenoord Heinenoord is a village in the Dutch province of South Holland on the island Hoekse Waard. It is located about 10 km south of Rotterdam, in the municipality of Hoeksche Waard. Goidschalxoord is not a statistical entity, and considered part of

Heinenoord Heinenoord is a village in the Dutch province of South Holland on the island Hoekse Waard. It is located about 10 km south of Rotterdam, in the municipality of Hoeksche Waard.

References

Populated places in South Holland Former municipalities of South Holland Hoeksche Waard {{SouthHolland-geo-stub