America (Limburgish: Amerika, Dutch pronunciation: [ɑˈmeːrikaː]) is a parish village in the Dutch province of Limburg, known historically for its peat extraction.
Geography
America is part of the municipality of Horst aan de Maas in Limburg, and lies approximately 15 km (9.3 mi) northwest of Venlo, 23 km (14 mi) east of Helmond, and 16 km (9.9 mi) west of the German border. The town is located within the agricultural Peel region of the Netherlands where peat extraction has been practiced since the Middle Ages. The town is situated approximately 30 m (98 ft) above sea level on the Kabroeksebeek, a stream that flows northeasterly to the Groote Molenbeek stream and eventually to the Meuse.
The area of the town is 24.87 km2 (9.60 sq mi) and the population as of 2019 is 2,030.
History
America was founded in the late 19th century on the Venlo–Eindhoven railway to serve peat extraction in the area by providing transportation for workers and resources. The town's etymology is uncertain, but...
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