Kroonstad Attractions
Kroonstad Population: 100,000
Kroonstad, situated on the banks of the Vals River half way between Johannesburg and Bloemfontein, is an important agricultural and commercial center and a railroad junction.
The town was founded by voortrekkers on April 20th 1855 and named after Kroon, the favorite horse of Sarel Cilliers, leader of the trek. As a staging point on the main north-south road it grew rapidly, and around 1900 was briefly the capital of the Orange Free State republic.
Kroonstad has preserved a number of handsome old buildings, including the old market hall, the town hall, the post office and the offices of the Standard Bank.
Kroonstad, situated on the banks of the Vals River half way between Johannesburg and Bloemfontein, is an important agricultural and commercial center and a railroad junction.
The town was founded by voortrekkers on April 20th 1855 and named after Kroon, the favorite horse of Sarel Cilliers, leader of the trek. As a staging point on the main north-south road it grew rapidly, and around 1900 was briefly the capital of the Orange Free State republic.
Kroonstad has preserved a number of handsome old buildings, including the old market hall, the town hall, the post office and the offices of the Standard Bank.
Kroonpark
Kroonpark is a recreation area on the Vals River, with a large camping site, a restaurant, a swimming pool and landing-stages for boats. It lies in an area of lush green meadows and grazing land.
Sarel Cilliers Museum
The Sarel Cilliers Museum is on the first floor of the Public Library. It contains portraits and documents relating to the Cilliers family, who lived on Doornkloof farm. 45km/28mi east of Kroonstad.
