The Wildebeest's guide to South Africa

Frankfort

Afrikaans name: Frankfort

The town of Frankfort

Frankfort is a small town in the Free State

Photo © Steven Herbert

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.

Share your thoughts about Frankfort



The grain silos on the edge of Frankfort

Photo © Steven Herbert

References and further reading


Top

Got a comment about the content on this page?





This website features affiliate links, meaning we’ll earn a small commission if you purchase through these links.

Copyright Steven Herbert Projects, 2013 - 2023. All rights reserved.

Privacy Policy - FAQ - Terms of use