Sint-Amands facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sint-Amands
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Sint-Amands on the river Scheldt
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 Sint-Amands
Location in Belgium
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| Country |  Belgium |
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| Region | Flemish Region | ||
| Province | Antwerp | ||
| Arrondissement | Mechelen | ||
| Municipality | Puurs-Sint-Amands | ||
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| • Total | 15.58 km2 (6.02 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 8,524 | ||
| • Density | 547.11/km2 (1,417.0/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | CET | ||
| Postal code |
2890
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| Dialing code | 052, 03 | ||
Sint-Amands is a lovely town in Belgium, located in the Antwerp province. It sits right on the bank of the Scheldt river. In 2021, about 8,524 people lived there. The town covers an area of 15.58 square kilometers.
Sint-Amands used to be its own separate municipality. It included the smaller towns of Lippelo and Oppuurs. However, on January 1, 2019, Sint-Amands joined with the nearby town of Puurs. Together, they formed a new, bigger municipality called Puurs-Sint-Amands.
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A Look at Sint-Amands History
Sint-Amands has been a populated area for a very long time. People lived here even during the time of the Roman Empire. We know this because Roman objects have been found in the area.
Early Records of Sint-Amands
The first time Sint-Amands was written about was in the year 822. This was in a document from Louis the Pious, who was a king at that time. He was the son of the famous Charlemagne. Sint-Amands was an important place in the Baasrode region. This region was given as a gift to the Saint-Amand Abbey.
How Sint-Amands Grew
In the 11th century, the Baasrode region split into three parts: Baasrode, Sint-Amands, and Mariekerke. During this time, a large part of the land along the Scheldt river became part of the Flanders region. Sint-Amands then became its own special area, almost like a small kingdom.
Church History in Sint-Amands
The first church in Sint-Amands was mentioned in records from 1281. It was part of the diocese of Kamerijk. Later, it joined the diocese of Mechelen in 1559. Then, in 1600, it moved to the diocese of Ghent. Finally, in 1801, it returned to the diocese of Mechelen.
Sint-Amands Industry and Trade
For a long time, until the 1800s, Sint-Amands was mostly a farming town. There were some big farms, but most of the land was divided into smaller ones.
Before a canal was built to Brussels, Sint-Amands was a very busy place for shipping. Many barges traveled through the town on their way to cities like Brussels, Mechelen, Antwerp, Dendermonde, and Temse.
Discover Sint-Amands Attractions
Sint-Amands has several interesting places to visit.
Heritage Steam Railway
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The Dendermonde-Puurs Steam Railway is a special old train line. It connects the towns of Puurs and Dendermonde. There's also a path next to the railway that's perfect for biking. You can leave the bike path in Sint-Amands and enjoy a beautiful ride along the Scheldt river.
Émile Verhaeren Museum
Émile Adolphe Gustave Verhaeren was a famous Belgian poet and art critic. He wrote in French and was one of the founders of a writing style called Symbolism. He was even nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature six times! The museum celebrates his life and work.
Émile Verhaeren's Grave
You can find the grave of the poet Émile Verhaeren right on the bank of the Scheldt River. It's very close to the Sint-Amands church.
Mill Museum
The Mill Museum shows off many different models and types of mills. It also has a collection of books, photos, magazines, and paintings related to mills.
Sint-Amands Church
The Roman Catholic church in Sint-Amands is very old, dating back to 1417. It is still used for services today.
Fourage Castle
Fourage Castle is a grand old house built in 1912. It used to belong to Mr. Fourage, who owned a factory that made chemical fertilizers. In the 1960s, the building was used as a home for children who needed care.
Our Lady of the Dark Chapel
This is a small chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Inside, you can see an altar that is from the 1700s.
Famous People from Sint-Amands
Many interesting people have come from Sint-Amands:
- Emmanuel Benedict Rollier (1769-1851): He was a leader during the Peasants' War (1798) in 1798.
- James Oliver Van de Velde (1795-1855): He was the president of Saint Louis University and later became a Bishop in Chicago and Natchez.
- Jan Amandus van Droogenbroeck (1835-1902): A well-known poet and writer.
- Emile Verhaeren (1855-1916): A famous poet whose grave is by the Scheldt river.
- Arthur Borms (1890-1952): A politician.
- Romain De Saegher (1907-1986): A talented artist.
- Didier De Witte (1934-1970): A writer.
Images for kids
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Sint-Amands on the river Scheldt
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Flag of Sint-Amands
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Coat of Arms of Sint-Amands
See also
In Spanish: Sint-Amands para niños
