Hobhouse, Free State
Hobhouse is a small farming and homesteading town in the Free State province of South Africa. Maize, wheat, and livestock are produced here.
Background
The town lies 32 km north-east of Wepener and 51 km south-west of Ladybrand, near the Lesotho border. It was laid out on the farm Poortjie in 1912 and attained municipal status in 1913. It is named after Emily Hobhouse (1860-1926), author and philanthropist who brought to public notice abuses in concentration camps during the Anglo-Boer War.
References
- ^ "Census 2011: Main Place: Hobhouse".
- ^ "Dictionary of Southern African Place Names (Public Domain)". Human Science Research Council. p. 212.
Municipalities and communities of Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality, Free State | ||
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