Veenoord translates to "bog settlement". Even though this suggests a
peat colony, it was never a property of a company or city. The settlement started in 1859 when the Verlengde Hoogeveensche vaart was dug. The name Veenoord first appeared in 1899. The building is publicly accessible and serves as a visitor centre. In 1916, the
gristmill Nooitgedacht was constructed in the village, and is the only monument of the village. In 1998, Veenoord became part of
Emmen. The villages of Veenoord and
Nieuw-Amsterdam have merged into a single urban area. == Sport ==