10 Monuments & Statues in Eastern Cape That You Shouldn't Miss

March 11, 2022 Hana Mouser

The Eastern Cape is a province of South Africa. Its capital is Bhisho, but its two largest cities are Port Elizabeth and East London. It was formed in 1994 out of the Xhosa homelands of Transkei and Ciskei, together with the eastern portion of the Cape Province. Landing place and home of the 1820 settlers, the central and eastern part of the province is the traditional home of the Xhosa people.
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1. Prestor John Memorial

Fleming Square, Port Elizabeth 6001 South Africa https://www.nmbt.co.za/listing/prestor_john_memorial.html
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Prestor John Memorial

2. Horse Memorial

Corner of Russell and Cape Roads, Port Elizabeth 6001 South Africa +27 41 582 2575 https://www.nmbt.co.za/listing/horse_memorial.html
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4.5 based on 11 reviews

Horse Memorial

Reviewed By I1429WEroberts

If you are visiting Port Elizabeth this is one feature that you should not miss. A part of SA history.

3. 1820 Settlers National Monument

1820 Settlers National Monument, Grahamstown South Africa http://www.foundation.org.za
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4.0 based on 79 reviews

1820 Settlers National Monument

This memorial on Gunfire Hill is dominated by the stunning Settlers Garden.

Reviewed By JamesFoucheWrites - George, South Africa

To some the history of the British 1820 Settlers can invoke strong feelings. The most amazing thing I noted about this monument, was how the rich history of Makhanda morphed around the old history. While it is called the Settlers Monument, the Battle of Grahamstown made for a more fascinating history lesson.

4. The War Memorial

In front of the Town Hall, Graaff-Reinet 6280 South Africa http://www.graaffreinet.co.za/index.php?page_name=more&listing_id=105&attractions=The+War+Memorial
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4.0 based on 22 reviews

The War Memorial

5. Anglo-Boer War Memorial

Corner of Donkin and Somerset Streets, Graaff-Reinet South Africa http://www.graaffreinet.co.za/index.php?page_name=more&listing_id=248&attractions=Anglo-Boer+War+Memorial
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4.0 based on 13 reviews

Anglo-Boer War Memorial

6. Gideon Scheepers Memorial

2km From the Town On the Murraysburg Road, Graaff-Reinet 6280 South Africa http://www.graaffreinet.co.za/index.php?page_name=more&listing_id=250&attractions=Gideon+Scheepers+Memorial
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4.0 based on 28 reviews

Gideon Scheepers Memorial

Reviewed By DeeS932 - Shropshire, United Kingdom

It is easy to pass by the memorial without knowing the history of it. The memorial is part of the complex history of the Boer War & it is worth stopping & reading the citations to gain an insight in to why this is important ....

7. Sacremento Cannon

Marine Drive Schoenmakerskop, Port Elizabeth 6011 South Africa
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4.0 based on 39 reviews

Sacremento Cannon

Reviewed By CaroW45

It was a rare windless day in PE, so went down to Schoenmakerskop. It was very tranquil down there and we walked around the cannon and reading it's history.

8. Monument to the Independent Colony of Graaff-Reinet

Corner of Church Street and Parsonage Street, Graaff-Reinet South Africa http://www.graaffreinet.co.za/index.php?page_name=more&listing_id=110&attractions=Monument+to+the+Independent+Colony+of+Graaff-Reinet
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3.5 based on 3 reviews

Monument to the Independent Colony of Graaff-Reinet

9. The Cenotaph

0 King Georges Street, Port Elizabeth 6211 South Africa http://www.stgeorgespark.nmmu.ac.za/content/thepark/displayarticle.asp?artid=thepark_009
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3.5 based on 6 reviews

The Cenotaph

10. Andries Pretorius Monument

Moved to 5km north of Graaff-Reinet at Camdeboo National Park, Graaff-Reinet 6280 South Africa http://www.graaffreinet.co.za/index.php?page_name=more&listing_id=106&attractions=Andries+Pretorius+Monument
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3.5 based on 18 reviews

Andries Pretorius Monument

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