that's indeed old Dutch, Translates to modern Dutch as: "Schuil kuil" which is literally translated to "shelter hole".
Just like back home, trade went by water. So chances are if the towns are near a river they where colonised earlier then inland. Which increases the likeliness its a Dutch name.
that's indeed old Dutch, Translates to modern Dutch as: "Schuil kuil" which is literally translated to "shelter hole".
Just like back home, trade went by water. So chances are if the towns are near a river they where colonised earlier then inland. Which increases the likeliness its a Dutch name.
Found one ... never realized it was Dutch ... but ... Schuylkill. Thyat's probably how many are. I just don't think of them as such until it's pointed out.