Frankfort
Afrikaans name: Frankfort
Frankfort is a small town in the Free State
Free State
The small town of Frankfort is located in the heart of a fertile farming region. Its is situated on the Wilge River and many of the streets are lined with palm trees giving the town the look of an oasis.
The town was established in 1869 and became a municipality in 1896. One of the main buildings in the area is the Dutch Reformed Church.
The first thing that you notice on approaching Frankfort is the grain silos. The surrounding areas produce a lot of maize as well as beef cattle.
The locals like to spend time fishing and there are also stretches of the river suitable for swimming and water-skiing. One can also visit the Vaal Dam Nature Reserve which is nearby.
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