Theunissen is a small town that has the only

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estate, the Theunissen Wine Farm, in the Free State province of

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. It is located about 95 kilometers northeast of

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and about 45 kilometers south of

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on the R30 road. It was founded by Boer War Commandant Helgaardt Theunissen. Theunissen has a small community (mostly farmers and miners) which supports the local businesses.

Geographic Location

Populated places in the Masilonyana Local Municipality Populated places established in 1907

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