Bowesdorp

Bowesdorp was formerly a town between Garies and Springbok, 60 km south of the latter. Established on the farm Wilgenhoutskloof and named after Henry Bowe, doctor in Namaqualand. Situated in a narrow valley between high mountains, there was not sufficient water or space for expansion, and the church, post office, police station and shops were moved to Kamieskroon, 7 km away.[1]

References
  1. Raper, Peter E. (1987). Dictionary of Southern African Place Names. Internet Archive. p. 91. Retrieved 28 August 2013.

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