Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa — Southern Africa

The Yellow House

Photographed by Jay van Zyl, January 17, 2013

1. The Yellow House Marker

Inscription. The erection of this building - the oldest in this town, was commenced in 1813 or 1814. It served as a gaol until 1824. Later it became the Grahamstown Public School, and subsequently the first public library (1842 - 1863). The north wall was taken as the line of the High Street when the town was laid out in 1814.

Erected by Historical Monument Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1813.

Location. 33° 18.75′ S, 26° 31.383′ E. Marker is in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. It is on High Street, on the left when traveling west. 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: Drostdy Gateway (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Schönland Building (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Old Provost (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Bible (approx. 2.8 kilometers away).

Another marker is no longer nearby. Andrew Geddes Bain, Road Builder and Geologist (was approx. 13.9 kilometers away but has been confirmed missing).

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Photographed by Jay van Zyl, January 17, 2013

2. The Yellow House and Marker

Photographed by Jay van Zyl, January 17, 2013

3. The Yellow House 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 670 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 17, 2013, by Jay van Zyl of Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.