Bethelsdorp is a town in Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, 20 km north-west of Port Elizabeth. Established in 1803 by Rev. J.T. van der Kemp on the farm Roodepas of Theunis Botha as a …

Bethelsdorp is a town in Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, 20 km north-west of Port Elizabeth.

Today, Bethelsdorp is a vibrant Suburb of Port Elizabeth, where many of the Van der Kemp-era descendants still live. The Van der Kemp Memorial Church is still very much the spiritual centre of Bethelsdorp.

Aug 5, 2019 · Bethelsdorp is the site of the oldest London Missionary Society (LMS) station in South Africa and today it forms part of Port Elizabeth. Main picture: A fanciful view of Bethelsdorp with van der Kemp Kloof in the background.

Dec 2, 2024 · Bethelsdorp, located in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, is a vibrant community known for its rich cultural heritage and scenic surroundings. Situated near the coast, Bethelsdorp offers easy access to several stunning beaches that …

Just outside Port Elizabeth lies the little historical village of Bethelsdorp. Bethelsdorp is one of the first mission stations in the Eastern Cape and founded by the London missionaries Van der Kemp and Read in 1802.

Bethelsdorp History and origin of its name When the village of Bethelsdorp near Port Elizabeth was first established in 1803, it was managed by two driven men from London Missionary Society.

Bethelsdorp is a town in Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, 20 km north-west of Port Elizabeth.

Bethelsdorp is a small town in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, 20 km north-west of Port Elizabeth. Established in 1803 by Rev. J. T. van der Kemp on the farm Roodepas of Theunis Botha as a mission station of the London Missionary Society.

Bethelsdorp is a historic town located in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. The town was founded in 1803 by the London Missionary Society as a settlement for the Khoikhoi people who were displaced during the colonial expansion of the Dutch East India Company.