Amaliënstein
Amaliënstein | |
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The Amalienstein Mission Complex | |
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Coordinates: 33°28′59″S 21°27′58″E / 33.483°S 21.466°ECoordinates: 33°28′59″S 21°27′58″E / 33.483°S 21.466°E | |
Country | South Africa |
Province | Western Cape |
District | Eden |
Municipality | Kannaland |
Amaliënstein is a former mission station of the Berlin Missionary Society, 22 km east of Ladismith, on the road to Calitzdorp. Named after Amalie von Stein, benefactress of German missions.[1] The church complex was completed in 1853.[2]
References
- ↑ Raper, Peter E. (1987). Dictionary of Southern African Place Names. Internet Archive. p. 58. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
- ↑ "Amalienstein & Zoar". Route 62. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
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