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'''Maselspoort''' is a |
'''Maselspoort''' is a resort complex in [[Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality|Mangaung]] in the [[Free State (province)|Free State]] province of [[South Africa]]. |
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Maselspoort is situated on the banks of the [[Modder River]], 23 |
Maselspoort is situated on the banks of the [[Modder River]], {{convert|23|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Bloemfontein]]. It is a popular resort town for Bloemfontein city dwellers, and a popular fishing spot.<ref name=mrcc>{{cite web|title=Maselspoort Resort & Conference Centre|url=http://www.mangaung.com/?p=2811|publisher=Mangaung city of Bloemfontein listings|accessdate=27 January 2014}}</ref> |
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It was originally known as "Mazel's Pass", after a Mr Mazel who owned the land. In 1904 a major water works was opened at Maselspoort, and in 1927 [[Harvard University]] erected the [[Boyden Observatory]]. The then-Prince [[George VI|George of England]] stopped at Maselspoort in 1934 as part of a visit to Bloemfontein.<ref name=mrcc/> |
It was originally known as "Mazel's Pass", after a Mr Mazel who owned the land. In 1904 a major water works was opened at Maselspoort, and in 1927 [[Harvard University]] erected the [[Boyden Observatory]]. The then-Prince [[George VI|George of England]] stopped at Maselspoort in 1934 as part of a visit to Bloemfontein.<ref name=mrcc/> |
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==References== |
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{{Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality}} |
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[[Category:Populated places in Mangaung]] |
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Latest revision as of 06:39, 27 April 2022
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 View of the Mazelspoort Dam | |
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| Coordinates: 29°02′10″S 26°24′09″E / 29.036167°S 26.402567°E | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Free State |
| Municipality | Mangaung |
| Time zone | UTC+2 (SAST) |
Maselspoort is a resort complex in Mangaung in the Free State province of South Africa.
Maselspoort is situated on the banks of the Modder River, 23 km (14 mi) from Bloemfontein. It is a popular resort town for Bloemfontein city dwellers, and a popular fishing spot.[1]
It was originally known as "Mazel's Pass", after a Mr Mazel who owned the land. In 1904 a major water works was opened at Maselspoort, and in 1927 Harvard University erected the Boyden Observatory. The then-Prince George of England stopped at Maselspoort in 1934 as part of a visit to Bloemfontein.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Maselspoort Resort & Conference Centre". Mangaung city of Bloemfontein listings. Retrieved 27 January 2014.
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