Greeff memorial at Witklip north east of Lichtenburg in commemoration of the founder of Lichtenburg, H.A. Creeff. The grave of General De la Rey is in the Lichtenburg cemetery with a bronze bust of General De la Rey created by Fanie Elof A small Voortrekker monument is erected on Elandsfontein, General De la Rey's farm, in commemoration of the late Boer leader. A historical cattle dip on the farm Elandsputte, north of Lichtenburg was declared a national monument. The Gruisfontein battle field east of Lichtenburg, where a monument has been erected in honour of the burghers who fell there. Historical buildings The Dutch Reformed Church in Gerrit Maritz Street erected in 1890 (Declared a National Monument). The old magistrate's building dates from 1895/96. The home where General De la Rey lived, 3 km west of town, was demolished during the Anglo-Boer War. During 1902 it was rebuilt on the original foundations. The home of the founder, H.A. Greeff, built in 1875 on Manana, 10 km east of Lichtenburg, is still standing. An old plantation house, home of the pioneer in dry-land farming, Col. H du Tolt, erected in 1910 south of town is still in use as a dwelling. Rioting in Lichtenburg On 25 April 2017, Lichtenburg was the scene of extensive rioting following the alleged murder of a 17-year-old boy in nearby Coligny for allegations related to stealing a sunflowers on a farm. The incident sparked violent protests, looting and destruction of property and local businesses predominantly owned by whites. References Populated places in the Ditsobotla Local Municipality Populated places established in 1873 Populated places founded by Afrikaners