History Wolphaartsdijk
the nicolauskerk
during middle ages, wolphaartsdijk, oud-sabbinge (nl) , westkerke located on island wolphaartsdijk. due floods on november 25, 1377, large part of westkerke lost.
the churches of wolphaartsdijk , oud-sabbinge destroyed geuzen , spanish forces in 16th century.
in 1809 wilhelminapolder created, joining wolphaartsdijk zuid-beveland.
during beginning of 1860s, decision made build new church since old church showing defects.
the church, named nicolauskerk (church of saint nicholas) finished in 1862.
the north sea flood of 1953 affected large areas of wolphaartsdijk, killing 14 people.
on 1 january 1970, municipality of wolphaartsdijk terminated. moment, wolphaartsdijk part of municipality of goes.
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