Aberdeen

Afrikaans name: Aberdeen

Aberdeen CBD

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Eastern Cape

In 1855 the Dutch Reformed Church established a congregation on the farm "Brakkefontein". This was the beginnings of Aberdeen. The spire of the Dutch Reformed Church is claimed to be the tallest in South Africa.

The town took its name from the birthplace of Reverend Anrdrew Murray.

Merino sheep and Angora goats are farmed in the area.

Aberdeen has a nature reserve called Fonteinbos. Near the Kraai River one can see footprints reputedly from a prehistoric animal.

Above - Magistrates Court - Aberdeen

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Above - Methodist Church (1882) - Aberdeen

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Above - The Dutch Reformed Church (1907) has a 50 metre high spire which is claimed to be the highest in South Africa

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Above - A beautiful house in Aberdeen

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References and further reading

Caravan & Outdoor Life - Issue 609 - Author: - Year Published: 2012 - Page: 62

Caravan & Outdoor Life - Issue 667 (October 2017) - Author: - Year Published: 2017 - Page: 34

Conolly's Guide to Southern Africa - Author: Denis Conolly - Year Published: 1982 - Page: 123

Country Life - Issue 244 - Author: - Year Published: 2016 - Page: 25

Country Life - Issue 251 - Author: - Year Published: 2017 - Page: 52

Country Life - Issue 252 - Author: - Year Published: 2017 - Page: 22

On Route - A region by region guide to South Africa - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Year Published: 1995 - Page: 298

Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Year Published: 1991 - Page: 130

The Pictorial Motoring Atlas of South Africa - Author: Maxwell Leigh - Year Published: 1987 - Page: 61