Bronkhorstspruit

Laid out in 1904 on the farm Hondsriver and originally named Erasmus after the owner, CJG Erasmus. In 1935 the name was changed to Bronkhorstspruit after the stream of that name, scene of a battle in December 1880 between a Boer commando and British troops. Named after the plant Bronkhorst

Battle of Bronkhorstspruit

Battle of Bronkhorstspruit – R25 about 5 km south of town - The ZAR was annexed by Britain in 1877. The Boers became rebellious. The 94th regiment under Lt-Col Anstruther was instructed to advance to Pretoria from Lydenburg to strengthen the garrison. The restored ZAR Government send Comdt. Frans Joubert to stop this march. The two sides met at the Honde River. Anstruther refused to stop and a battle took place on 20 December 1880. 77 British and two Boers were killed. The one monument marks the battle. On the opposite of the R 25 a monument commemorates the fallen British soldiers. Proclaimed a National monument in 1966.

Nederduits Herformde Church

Nederduits Herformde Church – The cornerstone was laid by DW Wolmarans on 27 April 1912. Erected in 1913. Designed by architect TP Westmaas.

Dwelling, 23 Charl Cilliers st

Dwelling, 23 Charl Cilliers st – Gable dated 1931 – now a restaurant called Die Stoep. Built by a Jewish Doctor Schuler.

Reformed Church, Kruger st

Reformed Church, Kruger st – erected in 1929 – the cornerstone was laid by Prof JA du Plessis on 9 November 1929. The architect was Gerard Moerdyk.