Leydsdorp
Template:Infobox South African town 2011 Leydsdorp is a former gold rush town situated in the Limpopo province of South Africa.[1]
Ghost town 11 km south-west of Gravelotte and 53 km south-east of Tzaneen. It developed from a gold-mining camp and was proclaimed in 1890, but was virtually abandoned when gold was discovered on the Witwatersrand. Named after Willem Johannes Leyds (1859-1940), State Secretary of the South African Republic from 1888 to 1897.[2]
References
- ^ http://www.chimoyo.co.za/leydsdorp.php
- ^ "Dictionary of Southern African Place Names (Public Domain)". Human Science Research Council. p. 277.
Municipalities and communities of Mopani District Municipality, Limpopo | ||
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District seat: Giyani | ||
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| Greater Giyani | ||
| Greater Letaba | ||
| Greater Tzaneen | ||
| Maruleng | ||