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Information and photographs for this page will be posted shortly HOW TO GET THERE (GPS: 32 29S 24 04E) From Beaufort West follow the R61 to Aberdeen. From Graaff-Reinet follow the N9(south) to Aberdeen. HISTORY Laid out in 1855 on farm Brakkefontein as settlement for Dutch Reformed Church. Became a municipality in 1858. ORIGINS OF THE NAME Named after Aberdeen in Scotland, birthplace of Reverend Andrew Murray, well known Dutch Reformed Curch minister, at one time of Graaff-Reinet. POPULATION PLACES OF INTEREST WHAT TO DO AND SEE ACCOMMODATION TOURISM OFFICE NEIGHBOURING TOWNS Beaufort West 148km Graaff Reinet 55km Willowmore 91km |
