British Block House (Fort)

The blockhouse with its unique architecture was builded in 1900 on the road to Paardeberg. It was declared a national monument in 1983.

Burger Monument

The Burger Monument is located in front of the Dutch Reformed Church. It was erected in memory of the deceased at the Battle of Roodelaagte 25.11.1899 under command of D.S. Lubbe.

Cairn – Heap of stones (Klipstapel)

It was erected by the Boers from Jacobsdal in November 1899 before departing for the battle of Roodelaagte (Graspan). Each boer engraved his name on a stone and these stones were used to build the monument. The monument can be reached by a walking trail from the Agricultural School.

Dutch Reformed Church

Consecrated in 1879 and enlarged in 1930, was used as a hospital during the Anglo Boer War – now a national monument. A Bullet hole in the front door is evidence of the many skirmishes which took place between Boer and Brit in the area.

Jacobsdal Cemetery (at the end of De Villiers St)

The oldest grave in Jacobsdal Cemetery dates from 1859. British War graves and monuments can be found dating from the Anglo Boer War (1899 – 1902). Some “Boers” that fought the Magersfontein battle were reburied at Magersfontein which included Commandant D.S. Lubbe’s grave (1923).

Paardeberg (18 – 27 February 1900)

By means of a wide flanking movement to avoid the Boers at Magersfontein, Lord Roberts succeeded in relieving Kimberley on 15 February 1900. Due to his precarious position, Cronje was forced to fall back to Bloemfontein along the Modder River. He was denied crossing Vendusiedrif due to the British onslaught with the result that the Boers entrenched themselves on both sides of the river. 40000 British troops supported by 100 guns besieged the small Boer force of 4000 men, women and children. After 10 days of continuous bombardment, the Boer force surrendered on 27 February 1900.

Oppermans

Oppermans serves as a general agricultural service centre within Letsemeng. It is situated approximately 12km west of Koffiefontein. Access to the town is via the S647 between Koffiefontein and Luckhoff. The main social and economic functions of the town include; general agricultural service centre to surrounding farming areas and social functions such as residence, education and medical services.

Luckhoff

Luckhoff lies on the R48, south of Koffiefontein. This small, idyllic town offers a lifestyle or a visit at an `alternative’ pace, and allows you to stop and experience the beauty. The town was established on the farm Koffiekuil (coffee pool) in 1892 and named for the Rev. H.J. Luckhoff, Dutch Reformed minister of Fauresmith when the new congregation was formed.

Luckhof/Relebohile serves as a general agricultural service centre within Letsemeng. The main social and economic functions of the town include: general agricultural service centre to surrounding farming areas and social functions such as residence, education and medical services. It is an important centre for the Merino Sheep farming of the surrounding districts. One of South Africa’s largest dams, the nearby Vanderkloof Dam offers great water sport facilities.

Tourism in Letsemeng

Kalkfontein Dam Nature Reserve, Free State

The Kalkfontein Dam Nature Reserve on the Riet River lies south east of Koffiefontein.  The attractive nature reserve lies in amongst a series of koppies and boasts spectacular sunsets. That the land around the dam is too small to support much wildlife gives you an indication of the size of the dam, which supports camping, fishing and picnics. The reserve’s allure of yellowfish, both the small and large mouth varieties that are a rare find in most fishing dams, are a major reason anglers head here, particularly over weekends. Other than yellowfish, anglers also find Orange River mudfish, barbel and carp and the water attracts a series of terns, greater and lesser flamingos.

Diamond and Wine Route

The “Diamond and Wine Route” is a very popular tourist attraction. It passes the beautiful open diamond mines at Koffiefontein open mine and includes the Landzicht Wine Cellars in Jacobsdal.