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Eastern Cape Tourism Board Mthatha
Tel 047 531 5290

The town holds the unique distinction of being established twice within the space of 12 years. It was founded by Sir Benjamin D'Urban, a governor of the Cape Colony after the War of the Hintsa (1834-1835). The area was, however, handed back to the Axe (1846-1847); the town was re-established by the new governor, Sir Harry Smith. At one stage the town was the administrative, military, economic and educational centre of British Kaffraria.

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The Cenotaph War

Memorial A tall stone featuring the figure of a winged victory at its top.

Area: King Williams Town, Wild Coast Region, Eastern Cape, South Africa

The British Kaffrarian Bank

The most beautiful of the many interesting buildings, its decorated dome is a striking feature.

Area: King Williams Town, Wild Coast Region, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Old Residency

A former home of Governor Sir Harry Smith built near the original mission station of Rev. John Brownlee in 1826.

Area: King Williams Town, Wild Coast Region, Eastern Cape, South Africa

The Old Residency

A former home of Governor Sir Harry Smith, built near the original mission station in 1826.

Area: King Williams Town, Wild Coast Region, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Griffiths and Victoria Mxenge Graves

The struggle activists, Griffiths and Victoria Mxenge?s graves are on the N2 outside King William?s Town, towards Peddie.

Area: King Williams Town, Wild Coast Region, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Holy Trinity Church (1850)

The oldest church in King William?s Town.

Area: King Williams Town, Wild Coast Region, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Fort Murray

You will find Fort Murray on the banks of the Buffalo River. It dates back to 1848 and was built after the 7th Frontier war.

Area: King Williams Town, Wild Coast Region, Eastern Cape, South Africa

War Memorial

Commemorates those who died in World War I and II. Corner of Queens and Alexander Roads.

Area: King Williams Town, Wild Coast Region, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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