Paul Roux

Province

Paul Roux is a city in the Free State Province, South Africa. It is located about 250 kilometers northeast of Bloemfontein and 40 kilometers west of Bethlehem. In 2011 she had - including the townships Fateng Tse Ntsho - 6,152 inhabitants.

History

The city was founded in 1909 by Paul Roux, Reverend of the Dutch Reformed Church, on the farm Palmietfontein. A monument on the farm Tevrede reminiscent of the children of the Boers, who died during the Great Trek of measles. During the Second Boer War ( 1899-1902 ), the British occupied the farm Witnek and taught in the house up a military hospital. A legacy of apartheid is the Township Fateng - Tse- Ntsho east of the city center.

Economy and Transport

Agriculture is the predominant industry. The by Paul Roux growing poplars are processed in the match industry.

In addition, Paul Roux offers some destinations for tourists. You can still view cave paintings of the San. On the farm Uniondale dinosaur footprints were found. Characteristic of Paul Roux are the sandstone building, in particular the school from 1912, and the Dutch Reformed Church.

About the National Road N5 Paul Roux has a road connection to Durban and Bloemfontein and Johannesburg.

Personalities

• Pieter Willem Botha (1916-2006), Prime Minister and State President of South Africa, born in Paul Roux