TOURIST INFORMATION
Harrismith Marketing Bureau
Tel: 058 622 3525
E-mail: easternfreestate@isat.co.za
Tourist Information Montrose
Tel: 058 672 1044
This town was founded in 1849 and is one of the oldest in the Free State with a rich history dating back to prehistoric times. The town is situated on the N3 route between Gauteng and Kwazulu-Natal. The town was established due to the location's strategic position, and was used as a major base by the British during and after the Anglo-Boer War.