Frederikstad is a hamlet in South Africa some 34 km south-west of Carletonville and 23 km north of Potchefstroom. It was established in 1885 and named after Frederik Wolmarans. Fighting took place here during the Second Anglo-Boer War. The name is also encountered as Frederickstad.[1]
References
- ^ Raper, Peter E. (1987). Dictionary of Southern African Place Names. Internet Archive. p. 167. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
Municipalities and communities of Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality, North West | ||
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District seat: Klerksdorp | ||
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| City of Matlosana | ||
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