[4] Around 1425, the Damsterdiep [nl], a canal from Groningen to Delfzijl, was dug, and Ten Post started to developed at the intersection of the canal and the road from Stedum to Wittewierum [nl].

[5] There used to be three borgs (castles) near Ten Post: Tuwinga, Oldenhuis and Tamminghahuizen.

The Dutch Reformed church was built in 1870 as a simple building with a ridge turret.

In 1977, it was sold and restored, however the owner also ran a second-hand car dealership near the wind mill.

In 2009, it was sold to Koning who wanted to open a restaurant near the mill, and in 2011, Olle Widde was back in operation.