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| Philippolis, the oldest town in the Free State, was founded as a London Missionary Society station in 1824. It was the first mission station in the province. Reference: The South African Year Book 2005/2006 Attractions and Things To Do in Philippolis The Transgariep Museum features, the Griquas, the London Missionary Society, Emily Hobhouse, and Old Philippolis, the oldest town in the Free State. Address: Voortrekker Street Tel: (015) 773-0216 Mon-Fri: 10:00-12:00 Adam Kok House Home of the famouse Griqua leader. Historic Cannons Behind the Transgariep Museum are two cannons once used for the defence of the Griqua people by Adam Kok. Horse Mill A historical mill driven by horses. Van der Post Memorial Garden Sir Lourens van der Post's ashes are kept in the garden. Laurens Jan van der Post was born in Philippolis, December 13, 1906, he was the thirteenth of fifteen children. Sir Lourens van der Post led an extraordinary and eventful life; one of great significance for our time; both in peace and in war time. |
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