Delmas is a small farming town that produces: chickens, maize, potatoes and wheat. The town originated out of a farm called “Witklip” (White Stone) in 1907. The farm was owned by Frank Dumat, who decided to call the town “de le mas”, which means “the small farm”.
What is the history of Delmas
The town originated out of a farm called Witklip or White Stone in 1907. Witklip farm was owned by Frank Dumat who was later on to name the town De le mas, derived from the French de la mas which means ‘small farm’. The town is connected by two main roads, the R555 and the R50.
When and by who was Delmas founded?
The town was laid out in 1907 on the farm Witklip (Afrikaans for White Stone) and has been administered by a town council since 1965. The name was given by the Frenchman Frank Campbell Dumat, former owner of Witklip, after his grandfather’s farm in France.
Is Delmas a city or suburb?
Delmas is a town located in the Mpumalanga Province which is primarily a farming community. The town was established in 1907 after it was found to have rich agricultural land and was established on the farm Witklip.
What is the old name of Mpumalanga?
Eastern Transvaal
Mpumalanga, formerly (1994–95) Eastern Transvaal, province, northeastern South Africa.
What is the history of Mpumalanga?
Mpumalanga was formed in 1994, when the area that was the Eastern Transvaal was merged with the former bantustans KaNgwane, KwaNdebele and parts of Lebowa and Gazankulu.
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