[4][5] Genhout developed on the plateau of Schimmert in the Middle Ages.

[7] The Catholic St Hubertus Church in Groot Genhout is a single aisled cruciform church with a round tower placed to the site.

[6] The tower is 42 metres (138 ft) tall and has a copper plated spire.

[7] The grist mill Sint Hubertus in Klein Genhout was built in 1801 at the highest point.

In 1941, a Diesel engine was installed, however the price of fuel during the war implied that the wind mill was still regularly in service.