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Philipstown was established on the farm Rietfontein in 1863 after a group of Reformed Church congregants separated from the Colesberg congregation. It was named after Cape governor Sir Philip Wodehouse, and its sandstone church and historic town layout reflect this ecclesiastical beginning.
Historical reference: History of Philipstown – Karoo South Africa ↗
Town history is an evolving local record. Additional archival sources, community accounts and photographs can help improve this article.