Important for the development of the village was that it is situated along the canal called the Verlengde Hoogeveensevaart.

The "gereformeerde kerk" with its paraboloidal roof was built in 1925, based on the design by architect W. van Straten.

Recently, the municipality of Emmen planned to demolish the building, but at the last moment this decision was reversed.

Thus, in Nieuw-Amsterdam he is said to have paid the rent with his paintings, but the landlord could not estimate their value and burnt them.

Railway station: Nieuw Amsterdam The village is located at the train track from Zwolle to Emmen.