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   A dwell was dug by the owner of the farm in the late 1900's,  He  denied however that he had found a good supply of water. Water was a great importance  in a land where trek Boers had to make long and dangerous journeys from one source of water to another in times of drought.   On a question that was asked to the owner of the dwell, he answered: "Yes Sir: " I dug a dwell, but with out water.  

  Putzonderwater once owned  certificates for the neatest railway station in South Africa.  Now, there are on only  four families left.  No more tigers lying in the sun on "Tier kop", but the  evidence of a once flourishing community are still standing.                     One of the most beautiful and interesting  Petroglyphs is to be seen. 

The Putzonderwater  primary school is still operating with 21 pupils from neighboring farms.  Mrs. Ena Hough motivate the pupils to plant trees to look after.

OTHER ATTRACTIONS: Historic Buildings, e.g. a on cell prison buildings.

 The smallest congregational Church in the region with a unique "church bell"

The dwell where the name  Putsonderwater originated from.                        

 Unspoilt landscape with large ant heaps

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