Petrus Steyn History Traditional Cache
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Petrus Steyn is a small town, between Reitz and Heilbron, that was proclaimed in 1912 and named after the owner of the farm Sterkfontein on which it was established. The highest railway siding in the Free State, (1 712 m above sea level) aptly named Hoogte (“Height”), is situated here. Petrus Steyn also boasts one of the largest grain silos in the province.
Elandskop, a rocky outcrop west of the town, saw many historical meetings and engagements take place during the Anglo-Boer War and afterwards. The town is located in an area that is renowned for its potato, sunflower, maize, wheat and soya bean crops.
Historic Church Building: The Crossroads Church building was a private home before the Anglo-Boer War. In time, it became the mission church of the Dutch Reformed Church. The christening font in the church was fashioned from a petrified tree trunk and the exterior was painted in different colours to represent different facets associated with the Christian faith (e.g. the blood of Christ, sin and spiritual growth). Also take a look at the interesting Dutch Reformed Church building in Reitz Street.
Monuments: The Afrikaans Language Monument was erected to commemorate the establishment of the Afrikaans language and the Wagon Wheel Monument was erected to commemorate the Great Trek of 1838. Both are situated on Dirkie Uys Square. The square was named after a Voortrekker boy, Dirkie Uys, the son of Piet Uys.
Ox Wagon tracks: Ox Wagon tracks, dating back to the Centenary Celebration of the Great Trek of 1838, have been preserved in a concrete slab in Dirkie Uys Square.
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