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Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa — Southern Africa
 

Drostdy Gateway

 
 
Drostdy Gateway Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Jay van Zyl, January 17, 2013
1. Drostdy Gateway Marker
Inscription. Built about 1842 as the main entrance to the military establishment.
 
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. Marker 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.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 3 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Yellow House (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Schönland Building (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); The Old Provost (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Bible (approx. 2.7 kilometers away).
 
Additional keywords. Drostdy Arch
 
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Drostdy Gateway Marker image. Click for full size.
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 529 times since then and 22 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.

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