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Carolina

It is said that the town was laid out on a part of the farm Steynsdraai belonging to CJ (Cornelius) Coetzee and named after his wife Carolina. He donated the land on condition that it is named after his wife. It was proclaimed a town in 1886. The town was destroyed during the 2nd ABW and rebuilt. It became a municipality in 1951.

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Grobler Bridge

  • Grobler Bridge – This bridge is located on the R36 between Machadodorp and Carolina, crossing the Komati River. The bridge is called after Johannes Lodewikus Grobler, representing the Volksraad from 1895 to 1899. The contractor was Johannes van Waart. It was opened in May 1897.

NG Church

  • NG Church – Kerk St cnr Steyn st – the cornerstone was laid by General Piet Joubert on 13 October 1888. The church was vandalised by the British and used as horse stables during the 2nd ABW. The steeple was erected later.

NG Church hall

  • NG Church hall – Kerk St cnr Steyn St – Also known as Paul Kruger Hall. Erected 1927.

Post Office

  • Post Office, 40 Voortrekker st – Stone building

Anglican Church

  • Anglican Church – The cornerstone was laid in 1931.

Burgher Memorial

  • Burgher Memorial – Kerk St Cnr Steyn St – This memorial is dedicated to the 44 men who gave their lives to their country.

Magistrate Offices

  • Magistrate Offices, 38 Voortrekker st – Stone building

Old Gaol

  • Old Gaol – Steyn str cnr Du Toit St – circa 1893

War Memorial

Ruins

Varius stne ruins on farms on the road Carolina to Machadodorp

  • Behind the post office - this memorial commemorates those who fall during the 2nd World War 1939-1945

Old Parsonage

  • Old Parsonage Kerk St - now in ruins

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