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More information and photographs for this page will be posted shortly HOW TO GET THERE (GPS: 31 49S 25 48E) From Cradock, follow the R 390 to Hofmeyer. From Middelburg, follow the N10(south) for about 40km. Turn onto the R401 to Hofmeyer. HISTORY Laid out on the farm Boorfontein in 1873. Attained municipal status in 1913. ORIGINS OF THE NAME Originally named Maraisburg after Daniel Marais who played a leading role in the establishment of the town. Renamed in 1911 to avoid confusion with Maraisburg in the then Transvaal (now Gauteng). Named after Jan Hendrik Hofmeyer (also known as Onze Jan) who played a major role in achieving recognition of Afrikaans as an official language. POPULATION PLACES OF INTEREST WHAT TO DO AND SEE ACCOMMODATION TOURISM OFFICE NEIGHBOURING TOWNS Middelburg 94km Cradock 64km |
