🏰 Voortrekker Fort, Elandsfontein

South Africa · Africa · 26.48°S, 27.44°E

The Voortrekker Fort situated on the farm, Elandsfontein, was constructed by the Voortrekkers under Commandant General A.M. Potgieter in 1842. A commemorative tablet of the former National Monuments Council states that the fort was built "for the protection of families with the view of possible departure of a commando against the British troops from Natal".

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Quick facts

Country	South Africa
Continent / region	Africa
Coordinates (approx.)	26.48°S, 27.44°E · view on map

Voortrekker Fort, Elandsfontein is located in South Africa, in Africa.

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