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Garies

Directions/Location

112km South of Springbok

Description

In 1845, Garies sprang up on land given to the Dutch Reformed Church by the owner of the farm Goedeverwagting. Originally named after the farm, it’s present name, a Koisan word meaning ‘couch-grass’ was given it by former Cape premier John X Merriman.

Contact Details

The Town Clerk, Kamiesburg Municipality, PO Box 38, 8220. Tel 027 652 8000

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