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Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa — Southern Africa
 

The Old Provost

 
 
The Old Provost Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Jay van Zyl, January 17, 2013
1. The Old Provost Marker
Inscription. Constructed as a military prison in 1838.
 
Erected by Historical Monument Commission.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1838.
 
Location. 33° 18.883′ S, 26° 31.183′ E. Marker is in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. Marker is on Lucas Avenue, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grahamstown EC 6139, South Africa. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Schönland Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Drostdy Gateway (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Yellow House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Bible (approx. 2.7 kilometers away).
 
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The Old Provost Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Jay van Zyl, January 17, 2013
2. The Old Provost Marker
The Old Provost Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Jay van Zyl, January 17, 2013
3. The Old Provost 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 576 times since then and 15 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.

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