Jacobsdal - Wikipedia
WEBCoordinates: 29°7′42″S 24°46′30″E. Jacobsdal is a small farming town in the Free State province of South Africa with various crops under irrigation, such as grapes, potatoes, lucerne, and groundnuts. The town was laid out in 1859 by Christoffel Jacobs on his farm Kalkfontein, and its last recorded population was 3,504. [citation needed]
Insider's Guide to Jacobsdal: revival of the harvest - Getaway …
WEBApr 16, 2018 · Jacobsdal was the first town in the then Orange Free State to come under British rule in 1859, and where much blood was shed during the Anglo-Boer War of 1899 – 1902. My biggest concern, heading there, is that this could be a typical one-horse town with very little to see or do.
Jaconsdal Town - Tourist information - SA Places
WEBJacobsdal lies on the R705, 154km west of Bloemfontein and only 15km east of the Northern Cape Provincial border. This small farming community lays claim to having the first wine cellar ever built outside of the Cape Province. Top quality wines are produced by Landzicht Wine cellar internationally known for its quality.
Jacobsdal - OFS - The Travelling Camera
WEBJan 12, 2020 · Jacobsdal is a small farming town in the Free State province of South Africa. The town was laid out in 1859 by Christoffel Jacobs on his farm Kalkfontein. A visit to the town on the Riet River, will expose you to much that has not changed in 100 years and dates back to the discovery of diamonds in 1867. Military action.
S1 – Ep 343 – Jacobsdal – A Town Showcasing its Rich History!
WEBJul 14, 2023 · 24.7K subscribers. Subscribed. 313. 12K views 6 months ago JACOBSDAL. Our visit to Jacobsdal was an adventure that made the five-hour drive completely worthwhile. Upon arrival, we were...
Jacobsdal | karoobattlefields
WEBThe first Free State town to experience the Anglo-Boer War. During December 1899, Jacobsdal was an outlying town of Lord Methuen's advance northwards, along the Cape Town-Kimberley railway. After their severe loss at Magersfontein, the British withdrew, back along the railway line, to regroup.
Jacobsdal - SA-Venues.com
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GWK Landzicht Wines - Open Africa
WEBFounding the cellar in 1974 was born from the belief that Jacobsdal is the ideal place for viticulture. The local red sand (blown in from the Kalahari) and the naturally occurring lime content make the soil ideal for vineyards. And water is plentiful due to a canal system from the PK Le Roux Dam on the Orange River.
Jacobsdal - Information South Africa
WEBIt was established in 1859 on the farm Kalkfontein and attained municipal status in July 1860. Named after the owner of the farm, Christoffel Johannes Jacobs. It is known for salt-pans nearby. Return to the Free State Towns/Cities page. More information on Jacobsdal. Jacobsdal Cemetery (at the end of De Villiers St)
THE TAKING OF JACOBSDAL.(2); Inhabitants Friendly to the British…
WEB- The New York Times. 1. THE TAKING OF JACOBSDAL. (2); Inhabitants Friendly to the British, and Say the Free Staters Are Weary of the War. Share full article. Feb. 18, 1900. The New York...
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