Dutch Language Monument, Language monument in Burger Square, Burgersdorp, South Africa
Two marble statues stand next to each other in Burger Square, with one complete figure and another missing its head from war damage.
The original monument from 1893 was damaged by British troops in 1901, leading to the creation of a replica funded by the British government in 1907.
The monument represents the historical fight for equal recognition of Dutch and English languages in the Colonial Parliament of South Africa.
Visitors can examine both the complete replica and the recovered original statue, which was found buried in King William's Town in 1939.
This memorial holds the distinction of being the first stone monument in the world dedicated to honoring a specific language.
Location: Burgersdorp
Address: Reid Street
GPS coordinates: -30.99379,26.33114
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:16
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