Beestekraal, North West

Coordinates: 27.3740, -25.5980
Updated: 31 Jul 2020

https://www.beestekraalstasie.co.za/index.html — Beestekraal Station, a 'Fun Stop', in Beestekraal!

Settlement with a Railway Station and Post Office, North of Brits. It was given the name in 1837 by the Voortrekkers under Andries Potgieter because here they came upon a number of 'cattle-kraals'! Today the locals have made quite an 'Geo-Historical Venture', with a Kiosk and Restaurant and the Railway Station, whilst maintaining it authenticity! It is located in the Bonjanal District Municipality.

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Beestekraal, North West

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01New Dictionary of South African Place Name by Peter E Raper. https://www.tripadvisor.co.za/Restaurant_Review-g2205639-d4830171-Reviews-Beestekraal_Stasie-Brits_North_West_Province.html#photos;geo=2205639&detail=4830171&ff=227037230&albumViewMode=hero&albumid=101&baseMediaId=2270372

Last updated · 31 Jul 2020

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South African History Online. (2016, September 13). Beestekraal, North West . South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/P-0121796

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