Aberdeen
Afrikaans name: Aberdeen
Aberdeen CBD
Eastern Cape
In 1855 the Dutch Reformed Church established a congregation on the farm "Brakkefontein". This was the beginnings of Aberdeen. The spire of the Dutch Reformed Church is claimed to be the tallest in South Africa.
The town took its name from the birthplace of Reverend Anrdrew Murray.
Merino sheep and Angora goats are farmed in the area.
Aberdeen has a nature reserve called Fonteinbos. Near the Kraai River one can see footprints reputedly from a prehistoric animal.
Above - Magistrates Court - Aberdeen
Above - Methodist Church (1882) - Aberdeen
Above - The Dutch Reformed Church (1907) has a 50 metre high spire which is claimed to be the highest in South Africa
Above - A beautiful house in Aberdeen
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