Kontakbesonderhede / Contact details Griekwastad / Giquatown
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Griekwastad / Griquatown Op reis na / En-route to Griekwastad / Griquatown
GPS 28 51' 00'' 23 15' 00'' Die Korana-woord vir water is T!ama (uitroepteken, wat klapklank aandui) en ‘n waterryke vallei heet vanaf / from Kimberley T!ari (karréép), volgens WJ Burchell 1812. Vandaar N8– 152 km’s die naam Karrikamma, Griekwastad se eerste naam. Dit beteken dus dieselfde as Klaarwater (wat vanaf / from Upington N14- 284 km’s helder water beteken), wat tot 1813 gebruik is.
Toe het sendeling John Campbell het die naam Omliggende dorpe / Surrounding towns verander na Griquatown / Griekwastad. Die agtervoegsel –kwa /qua beteken “seuns of manne Postmasburg– 68.7 km’s van”. Die naam Griekwastad beteken “seuns of manne van Chariguri of Grigri”. Douglas– 82.9 km’s
Olifantshoek– 130 km’s
Groblershoop– 138 km’s
Kuruman– 194 km’s
Bloemfontein– 314 km’s
GRIEKWASTAD GRIQUATOWN
Griekwastad is 'n dorp in die Noord- Griquatown is a town in the Northern Kaap, Suid-Afrika. Die N8 nasionale pad Cape province in South Africa. The N8 gaan deur Griekwastad. Kimberley is National Road runs through the town ongeveer 150 km oos van Griekwastad. and Kimberley is approximately 150 km’s east of Griquatown. Adam Kok II, 'n bevryde slaaf, het sy groep volgelinge (hulle is toe nog nie Adam Kok II, a freed slave, led his Griekwas genoem nie, en het uit talle followers from Piketberg to the current nasies bestaan, bv drostermatrose en Griquatown area. He was a cook in the blankes) gelei vanaf Piketberg na die governors’ kitchen (from there the huidige Griekwastad. Adam het volgens surname Kok) in Cape Town. As the oorlewering gewerk as kok (vandaar die western settlers moved upward into van Kok) in die Kaap. Soos die blanke the midlands Adam and his followers nedersetters meer die binneland in also moved further upward where beweeg het, het Adam en sy volgelinge they eventually settled in the early al verder weg beweeg totdat hulle 1800’s in Griquatown. gedurende ongeveer 1800 hulself in die gebied van Griekwastad gevestig het. In 1802 the London Missionary Society opened a missionary school at Die Londense Sendinggenootskap het Leeuwenkuil. The first missionaries gedurende 1802 'n sendingskool by were William Anderson and Cornelius Leeuwenkuilfontein geopen. Die eerste Kramer. In order to get away from the sendelinge was William Anderson en lions that used the fountain as a Cornelius Kramer. Om weg te kom van waterhole they moved the missionary die leeus wat 'n nabyleë watergat station to Klaarwater. besoek het, het hulle die sendingstasie na Klaarwater verskuif. The area is cattle and sheep world and a variety of semi-precious stones can Die distrik is bees- en skaapwêreld en 'n be found nearby town, mainly tiger’s verskeidenheid halfedelstene kom in die eye. Bushman drawings can also be omgewing voor, veral tieroog. found on various places in the area. Boesmankuns kom op verskeie plekke in die distrik voor. The various game farmers offer a wide variety of hunting packages. Die area sluit ook verskeie wildsboere in en daar is volop jag geleenthede. Griquatown has something to offer for everyone. Griekwastad bied werklik iets vir elkeen se smaak.
Mary Moffat Museum Main Street, Griquatown
The building dating from c.1826, was a mission church. The museum was named after Mary Livingstone, eldest daughter of Robert and Mary Moffat. Mary Moffat was born in Griquatown in 1821. A pulpit used by Moffat, Waterboer and David Livingstone, can be seen here.
Die gebou The building
Sendingkerk en woning 1828 Mission Church and residence Bankgebou 1904 Bankbuilding Museum 1956 Museum
Geskiedenis History Sendelinge 1801 Missionaries Griekwas Griquas Dorp & distrik Town & district Algemeen General
1806- Mr. Hoppe, a hat maker made me a present of 50Rixd to purchase a bell for our missionary station, but the bell cost 70Rixd, therefore the society gave 25Rixd as the additional expense.
1821- Die Moffat-preekstoel is in 1821 gemaak van skeepskisplanke van dennehout en plaaslike populier. Bekende sendelinge soos Moffat, Livingstone en Waterboer het van die preekstoel af gepreek. Dit is ‘n nasionale monument.
1835- When on the frontier of the Colony, we were 5 or 6 days in a lion country. The principal danger is that the oxen fright of the smell of them and are running away with the wagons. The Dutch call a day’s journey a schoft, 20 to 24 miles.
-Henry Venable
Die buffet in die museum het oorspronklik behoort aan Jan van Druten, winkelier op Griekwastad sedert 1850. Daarna was dit in besit van mnr. Willie van Zyl, wat die museumgebou van sloping gered het in 1956. Op mev. Hester Momberg se vendusie in 1976 is dit aangekoop deur die museum. Ons bied ‘n wye verskeidenheid verblyfplekke aan alle reisigers wat Griekwastad besoek, hetsy ‘n oornagplekkie vir ’n moeë hoof of ‘n wegbreekkuiertjie, rus is die resultaat!
We offer a wide variety of accommodation to everyone who visits Griquatown, whether you are just passing through or taking a break away, you will feel relaxed and well rested.
Kontak gerus een van die onderstaande indien u meer inligting benodig of u wegbreek wil beplan, daar is volop om te doen vir die hele gesin!
Contact any one of the establishments below for more information on planning your overnight stay or getaway, there is plenty to do for young and old.
Akkomodasie / Accommodation in Griekwastad en omgewing / and surroundings
Griqua Gastehuis Tel: 082 876 4956
Holkrans Lodge 083 384 1512
Koekais Guest Farm Tel: 082 482 2465
Oude Windpomp Gastehuis Tel: 078 519 1351
Salem Equistria Tel: 082 491 3765 Tel: 082 339 7764
Wildebeest Guest Farm Tel: 072 124 6814
KOM LOER, KOM LOOP EN KOM ERVAAR DIE NOORD KAAP SE
Andries Waterboer Griquatown
Andries Waterboer was a leader of the Griqua people. He was elected as their Kaptijn (Captain) at Griquatown in 1820.
The British authorities gave them two small cannons, which they called Old Niklaas and Old Grietjie. The remains of these two cannons are now at the grave of Andries Waterboer.
-Wikipedia & The National Archives UK- Nicholas Waterboer I Son of Andries Waterboer
Koegelbeen Cave About 25Km northeast of Griquatown 8 .188 0. 18 E
A South African heritage site is 25km from Griquatown and can be visited with prior arrangement with the owner. Scientists from over the world frequently visit these caves as it is an important roosting site for various bat species.
In 1801 the London Missionary Society representatives William Anderson (1769 - 1852) and Cornelius Kramer established a mission station at Leeuwenkuil. This site was too dry and the mission station was moved to Klaarwater in 1805.
Sketched in 1811 by William John Burchell William Anderson 1781 - 1863 1769 - 1852
The hanging tree Water Street, Griquatown
1827- on 16 April, Andries Waterboer was told that a kraal of Korana was attacked by Bergenaars. He sent out a commando which captured 6 and they were sentenced in court to death by hanging. – Peter Wright -
Schmidtsdrift Noord-Kaap
Verbyspoedende motoriste sien chmidtsdrift as ‘n strooisel geboue naby die Vaalrivier. Northern Cape Province
Hoeveel mense weet nog van die grondlegger? Willem Gerrit Schmidt se The Northern Cape is the largest and most sparsely populated province of stamboom sê die van Schmidt, voorheen Schmedt, was eers Smed; dat South Africa. It was created in 1994 when the Cape Province was split up. Willem op 7 Junie 1833 in Rotterdam gebore is, sesde van elf kinders, oorlede in 18 8… Its capital is Kimberley. WIKIPEDIA Sy graf lê naby die baken wat die vloedlyn merk, sê die DFA. ...bleef ongehuwd, bleef kinderloos, sê die stamboom. Area: 372,889 KM² University: Sol Plaatje University
Witsand Nature Reserve Northern Cape
Against the rust-red sands of the Kalahari, the 'roaring' white sand dunes of Witsand Nature Reserve are a mysterious natural phenomenon. These pale dunes are believed to have emerged from an isolated range of hillocks buried beneath the sand, from which springs a natural reservoir that, over millions of years, has gradually leached the red-oxide from the dunes, turning them white.
Known as Witsands' Roaring Sands or Brulsand, their countless millions of grains of sand rub together to emit a deep reverberating hum. For this natural phenomenon to occur, very hot and dry conditions are necessary, so although Witsand, in the Kalahari is warm all year round, summer is the best time to experience this extraordinary sand chorus. More of a rumble than a roar, one must be within close proximity of the dunes to hear their unique sound.
Another natural phenomenon here are the summer thunderstorms where lightning frequently strikes the white sand dunes – due to the high water table and elevation of the dunes – creating fulgurites, which are glass-like tubes of sand. – southafrica.net-
Campbell Livingstone Church (Official name is the Bartlett Church) Northern Cape
1854- Campbell town is a mere farm with a small missionary chapel and a couple of dwelling houses. The Griqua Chief, Cornelius led us across the Vaal River. The water washed through our wagon and the leader oxen had to swim. On the southern bank we found the mission station of Back House – James Chapman
Interesting Fact: Campbell is in the middle of the country: 1000km’s to Cape Town; 1000km’s to Richards Bay; 1000km’s to Kleinsee; 1000km’s to Musina
Eye of Kuruman Lake in the Northern Cape in South Africa
The Eye of Kuruman is a spring in the town of Kuruman in the province of Northern Cape, South Africa. It is the largest known natural spring in the Southern hemisphere. Wikipedia
The Big Hole
Kimberley Northern Cape
The Big Hole, Open Mine or Kimberley Mine (Afrikaans: Groot Gat) or Tim Kuilmine is an Open-Pit and underground mine in Kimberley, South Africa, The Scottish missionary Robert Moffat and his wife Mary arrived in and claimed to be the largest hole excavated by hand, although this claim Kuruman in 1820 and lived here for 50 years between 1820 and 1870. He is disputed. was the first person to translate the Bible into seTswana. He also built the Moffat Church which was completed in 1838. For many years it was the Today Kimberley’s BIG HOLE is an open-air exhibit with well-constructed biggest building in the Northern Cape. viewing platforms and surrounded by old buildings dating back to the time His daughter also named Mary, married the famous missionary and of Cecil John Rhodes. Beside the Big Hole is the Kimberley Mine Museum explorer Dr David Livingstone in this church. where you will find a house dating back to 1877 as well as Barney In 1939 it was declared a National Monument. Barnato's boxing academy, an old pub, a skittle alley, a tobacconist shop, Mr. Moffat was also responsible for initiating classes that taught the local mock diamond diggings and a reconstruction of De Beers' homestead. In people to read. Using a local printing press, he started printing the Bible in the De Beers Hall you will come across an exhibition of jewellery and uncut South Africa. diamonds including the 616 carat diamond. A number of minerals and precious stones are still mined in Kuruman including Tiger’s eye, Manganese, Iron ore and blue asbestos. Agriculture Be sure to stop by this fascinating historical site when travelling through now also plays a role in its economy. -findtripinfo.com- the area. Griekwastad Boekehoekie KLOEK- BOEKE is opgevoer deur Persona Produksies van Welkom.
The Mission at Griquatown 1801- 1821 deur het verskeie boeke geskryf in die unieke dialek van die Noord-Kaap. Karel Schoeman
is beskikbaar by Mary Moffat Museum Fonnie du Plooy het daarvan gesê: Dis soos ‘n nuwe taal, en Johan Combrink: Dis ‘n skatryk juweelkleim vol nuwe blink taalklippies.
Vir navrae en bestellings kontak haar gerus:
KLOEK UITGEWERS Posbus 18 Griekwastad 8365 Tel: 082 219 4179