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The settlement originally known as Oranjekrag was built during the 1960s to accommodate people constructing the large dam on the Orange River. The resulting infrastructure reshaped the surrounding landscape and local economy; the town later became a permanent community and visitor destination.
Historical reference: University of the Free State – History of Gariep Dam ↗
Town history is an evolving local record. Additional archival sources, community accounts and photographs can help improve this article.