REITZ
It was laid out on the farm Stampkop, a portion of Langspruit. It developed from a trading post for transport riders, Singer’s Post. Founded in 1889. Originally named Amsterdam. It was renamed in 1899 in honour of Francis William Reitz (1844-1934), President of the Orange Free State, who proclaimed it.
Dutch Reformed Church, Church St
Dutch Reformed Church, Church St – Designed by architect Wynand Louw. The cornerstone was laid by President MT Steyn on 10 August 1912. Inaugurated by Rev JD Kestell on 18 May 1914. Declared a National Monument.
War Memorials
War Memorials, in front of DR Church – It commemorates the burghers of the town who lost their lives during the ABW 1899-1902. A second memorial depicting cut-outs of the ABW
DR Church parsonage
DR Church parsonage, cnr Pastorie St and North St
Church Hall
Pres CR Swart St - The cornerstone was laid by Rev JP van der Spuy on 5 October 1929. The cornerstone was removed/ cleared
Nederduits Hervormde Church
Nederduits Hervormde Church, Cnr Sarel Cilliers and 1st St – The cornerstone was laid by Rev W Smith Foggitt on 9 May 1919. Originally an English dominion church
Town Hall
Town Hall, Voortrekker st – The architect was HE de la Cornillere. The cornerstone was laid by the Mayor, Councillor CH Walker on 12 February 1937. It was officially opened on 14 December 1937 by the Administrator of the Orange Free State, Dr JF van Rensburg. Declared a Provincial Heritage Site.
Standard Bank
Standard Bank, Cnr Church & Theron st – Circa 1930
English Church
English Church, Sarel Cilliers St – now a private residence
