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  Grootfontein College of Agriculture

  • Middelburg

  Grootfontein, once a former British Military Peace Camp, offers various historical sites to see. At the Grootfontein Agricultural Institute, you can still find some of their graveyards dating back to the British history of...

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  Burger Monument

  • Middelburg

  This graceful obelisk was erected in 1929 to honour the memory of 19 Burghers who fell during the Anglo Boer War. Can be seen in the Mayor’s Garden. Mayor’s Garden, Meintjies Street.

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  Sneeuberg Mountain Range

  • Middelburg

  The Sneeuberg range to the south of Middelburg, were a haven for the San where they hunted and gathered plants, bulbs and fruit for food much as prehistoric man did. During winter months, snow can be seen on the mountains, and...

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  VCA Hall

  • Middelburg

  It was built as a home for Lord French, by Lord Kitchener’s Master builder during the 1899 – 1902 Anglo Boer War. When the war was drawing towards its end, many local residents felt that the ex-volunteers should be welcomed...

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  Stoel Monument

  • Middelburg

  Op Middelburg staan ‘n stoel-monument, opgerig ter ere van Luitenant Pieter Jacobus Wolfaardt en Lótter. Die bewoording daarop lees, “Wat beteken hierdie klip vir julle?”

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  Anglican Church

  • Middelburg

  The St Barnabas Church, a historical building is still in use for weekly sermons. It is build with stone, and the original bell can still be viewed in the garden.

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  Rock Art

  • Middelburg

  Rock art and fossils can be seen at some farm accommodation establishments in the area.

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  Middelburg Museum

  • Middelburg

  The Middelburg Museum was once the building were the Poor School was housed.

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  Persies Grave

  • Middelburg

  Mr. & Mrs. Joubert lived in their small house opposite Dagbreek Hostel, next to Middelburg High School. They were already pensioners, and never had any children. They raised a Persie-lamb as if it was their child.

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  Market Square

  • Middelburg

  The market square was encircled by Murray-, Market-, Van Reenen- and Loop Streets. On the Outspan, originated the Dutch Reformed Church, Gereformeerde Kerk, Methodist Church and the Town Hall. Today, part of it is known as the...

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