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More information and photographs for this page will be posted shortly HOW TO GET THERE (GPS: 31 57S 23 46E) From Beaufort West follow the N1 to Richmond. Murraysburg clearly signposted after about 120km. On the R53 between Graaff Reinet and Victoria West. HISTORY The first farmers settled in the area around 1770. As a result of conflict with the San or Bushmen people, it was only from around 1830 that farmers stayed on a more permanent basis. By around 1850 the farm Eenzaamheid was purchased for the development of a town. Within a short space of time, a thriving town was developed. During the first half of 1901 the town saw some Boer War action. Some of the main buildings as well as prominent farm dwellings have been burnt down during this time. Today the town is merely a small dot on the map, maybe better known to hunters. ORIGINS OF THE NAME Named after prominent church leader, Andrew Murray of Graaff-Reinet and Barend OJ Burger who played a major role in the establishment of the town. POPULATION PLACES OF INTEREST War Relics WHAT TO DO AND SEE A number of rock painting sites ACCOMMODATION TOURISM OFFICE NEIGHBOURING TOWNS Victoria West 80km Nelspoort 82km Richmond 72km Graaff Reinet 134km |
