Warden

Afrikaans name: Warden

Warden

Photo © Steven Herbert

Free State

Warden is a small town situated near the N3 highway between Harrismith and Villiers. A prominent feature of the town is the Dutch Reformed Church building which is visible from the highway. Like many small towns in South Africa the infrastructure has deteriorated over the years but the residents are making efforts to repair roads and other facilities.

The town is built alongside the Cornelis River and there are some wetlands nearby. The area around Warden is an important farming area. Beef, potatoes and maize are produced.

Although the town was established on a farm by the name of Rietvlei, Warden is apparently named after Charles Frederick Warden who was a landdrost of Harrismith which is just over 50 km away.

What can visitors to Warden do?

Photo © Steven Herbert

Photo © Steven Herbert

References and further reading

Farm Stall to Farm Stall - Author: Jennifer Stern - Published: 2014 - Page: 129

On Route - A region by region guide to South Africa - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Published: 1995 - Page: 242

On Route - Explore South Africa region by region - 3rd edition - Author: B.P.J. Erasmus - Published: 2014 - Page: 354

Southern Africa from the Highway - Author: AA RSA - Published: 1991 - Page: 71

Conolly s Guide to Southern Africa - 2nd edition - Author: Denis Conolly - Published: 1982 - Page: 338

For more info: Free State Info

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