Oppuurs
Oppuurs is a small town in the Belgian province of Antwerp. It is a part of the municipality of Sint-Amands. Oppuurs has 2028 inhabitants as of 2006. Oppuurs has an area of 473 square kilometres (183 sq mi).
History
The first mention of Oppuurs was in 1414, then called Oppuedersel. In the 15th century, it was owned by the family Van der Calsteren. Later, Joost Snoy became the owner. In 1664, it got the title of barony. Later, in 1777 the properties were bought by Philippe Ghislain Snoy, who therefore became baron. On the 7th of mai 1818, Idisbalda-Ghislain Snoy was appointed to mayor by the king.
Oppuurs belonged to the parish of Puurs and was separated in 1803. It was an independent municipality until 1976. Then, it became, along with Lippelo, part of the municipality of Sint-Amands.
The title of Baron Snoy et d'Oppuers still exists today.