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(Redirected from Amalienstein) Place in Western Cape, South Africa
Amaliënstein
The Amalienstein Mission ComplexThe Amalienstein Mission Complex
Amaliënstein is located in Western CapeAmaliënsteinAmaliënsteinShow map of Western CapeAmaliënstein is located in South AfricaAmaliënsteinAmaliënsteinShow map of South Africa
Coordinates: 33°28′59″S 21°27′58″E / 33.483°S 21.466°E / -33.483; 21.466
CountrySouth Africa
ProvinceWestern Cape
DistrictGarden Route
MunicipalityKannaland
Time zoneUTC+2 (SAST)

Amaliënstein is a former mission station of the Berlin Missionary Society, 22 km east of Ladismith, on the road to Calitzdorp. Named after Amalie von Stein, benefactress of German missions. The church complex was completed in 1853.

References

  1. Raper, Peter E. (1987). Dictionary of Southern African Place Names. Internet Archive. p. 58. Retrieved 28 August 2013.
  2. "Amalienstein & Zoar". Route 62. Archived from the original on 7 January 2014. Retrieved 7 January 2014.
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