Harrismith |
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The town was founded in 1849 and named after Governer Harry Smith. The surrounding mountains and rivers are rich in beauty. At Harrismith, there are various memorials in honour of those who fought in the Anglo-Boer/South African War and World War I. Of particular interest is a memorial for the Scots Guards and Grenadier Guards. Platberg, the 2 394 m ‘flat mountain’, is the town’s landmark. A well-known race, claimed by some to be the toughest in the country, is run annually up, along and back down the mountain. Sterkfontein Dam is ideal for water sports and fishing. Reference: The South African Year Book 2005/2006 |
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