The town was founded in 1848 as a mission station on the farm Backhouse, by the Reverend Isaac Hughes. In 1867, a group of Europeans from Griquatown signed an agreement giving them the right to establish a town.
It was named after General Sir Percy Douglas, Lieutenant Governor of the CapeColony. Near the confluence of the Orange River and its main tributary, the VaalRiver, Douglas is a thriving, fast-growing town surrounded by a wealth of agricultural and stockfarming ventures fed by two of South Africa's greatest rivers.
Outdoor and indoor sports as well as many activities and experiences for the adventure seekers among us. Climb a mountain or play golf. Its up to you. (photo by Michal Marcol)
One of the worlds prime freshwater fishing areas on the Vaal River.
The 7 most important freshwater fish species, incl. largemouth yellow
fish found here.
One of the worlds prime freshwater fishing areas on the Vaal River.
The 7 most important freshwater fish species, incl. largemouth yellow
fish found here.
