Sintjohannesga

Sintjohannesga (West Frisian: Sint Jânsgea) is a village in De Fryske Marren municipality in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands.

The village was first mentioned in 1408 as Sint Jansga, and has been named after John the Baptist.

[4] Sintjohannesga is a road village which developed due to the peat excavation in the area.

It was constructed to drain the Veenpolder of excess water with three other mill, but is the only one remaining.

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