| Town Name: |
Koppies |
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| Municipality: |
Ngwathe Municipality |
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| Description: |
In 1904, General C.R. de Wet established a settlement on the banks of the Renoster River for underprivileged whites. In 1926 this settlement achieved municipal rights and became the town of Koppies. Another central figure in the settlement of the town was Emily Hobhouse. Concerned about the economic and personal losses of the Boer people, throughout the Anglo Boer war, she promoted the idea of home-industry among the inhabitants of the town. Her vision and courage was manifested in the Lace school at Phillipolis. Koppies Dam and Nature Reserve in the area is the perfect location for water sports, bird and game viewing. Anglers know this dam as a fishing paradise. Several historical places and monuments relating to the Anglo-Boer War can be visited in Koppies. The town has remained an important agricultural area in the Northern Free State and during summer months, the rich harvest from the earth is visible in fertile fields of mealies, sunflowers and grain. |
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| Tourist Information: |
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Municipal Building |
| Regional Activities: |
• Fishing • Camping • Horse Riding • Water Sports • Anglo-Boer
War Routes • Historical places & monuments • Bird and game viewing |
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| Approximate Distance From Johannesburg: |
135 km |
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