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HOW TO GET THERE (GPS: 31 24S 23 07E) From Beaufort West, follow the N1 northwards. After 77km turn left onto the N12 that pass through Victoria west. HISTORY Victoria West was established as a church centre in 1843 on the farm Zeekoegat. The first stands were sold in 1850. By 1856 the first bank was established and in 1876 the first copy of the still published Victoria West Messenger was printed. During the diamond rush in the 1880s Victoria West was used as a staging post. Today it is one of the pretiest Karoo towns, its economy largely dependant on sheep farming. ORIGINS OF THE NAME First named Victoria in 1844 in honour of Victoria(1819-1901) the Queen of England from 1837 to 1901. In 1855 the name was changed to Victoria West to avoid confusion with Victoria East. POPULATION PLACES OF INTEREST Museum Number of Historic Buildings Apollo Theatre WHAT TO DO AND SEE Stroll around town Hunting Victoria West Nature Reserve ACCOMMODATION TOURISM OFFICE NEIGHBOURING TOWNS Loxton 81km Britstown 111km Richmond 90km Beaufort West 140km |
