Standerton

Standerton

Standerton is a large commercial and agricultural town lying on the banks of the Vaal River in Mpumalanga, South Africa which specialises in cattle, dairy, maize and poultry farming. The town was established in 1876 and named after Boer leader Commadant AH Stander. During the Second Boer War a British garrison in the town was besieged by the Boers for 3 months. General Jan Smuts won this seat during elections and went on to assist in setting up the League of Nations.

External links

* [http://www.standerton.co.za Local Standerton Website]
* [http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/Politics/0,,2-7-12_2098399,00.html Mayor on demolotion of Voortrekker Monument]

Standerton was named after the owner of the farm "Grootverlangen" Nr.156.Adriaan Hendrik Stander which was born 12 Dec.1817 districk George.In 1864 he bought the farm.Stander died 1896 and is buried in Standerton.A syndicate bought the farm in 1875 from Stander and the town was proclaimed on 14 December 1878.


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