THE BOJANALA REGION

Derby

Location

Derby is located 16km east of Koster

Interactive Map

Bojanala

History

Derby was named after Lord Derby, British secretary of State, and had its origins as a settlement for destitute people

Towards the end of the Anglo-Boer War (1899 - 1902), the area was the scene for a battle between the Boer forces and a Scottish Calvary Regiment.

Attractions

The graves of the British soldiers who died here may be seen in the Derby's military cemetery.