Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa — Southern Africa
Drostdy Gateway
Photographed by Jay van Zyl, January 17, 2013
1. Drostdy Gateway Marker
Erected by Historical Monument Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 33° 18.767′ S, 26° 31.3′ E. Marker is in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. It is at the intersection of Somerset Street and Centenary Walk, on the left when traveling north on Somerset Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grahamstown EC 6139, South Africa. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Africa, Southern Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, the South Atlantic Region, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 14 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Yellow House (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Schφnland Building (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Old Provost (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Bible (approx. 2.7 kilometers away).
Another marker is no longer nearby. Andrew Geddes Bain, Road Builder and Geologist (was approx. 14 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing).
Additional keywords. Drostdy Arch
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Photographed by Jay van Zyl, December 21, 2012
2. Drostdy Gateway Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 17, 2013, by Jay van Zyl of Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. This page has been viewed 742 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 17, 2013, by Jay van Zyl of Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
