In the 19th century, Polsbroekerdam boasted two religious communities. At the start of the century, farmer Dirk Schenkel housed members of the Zwavelstokkengeloof, later called the Zwijndrechtse nieuwlichters.Over Zwijndrechtse Nieuwlichters of mensen van het zwavelstokkengeloof - Digibron At the end of the century, farmer Teunis Hogendoorn housed members of a group surrounding Jannetje Hootsen from VeenendaalZwarte Jannetje destijds middelpunt vreemde sekte - Digibron who were called Zwartjannetjes.
