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The NG Moedergemeente Church in George, Western Cape, is one of the oldest Dutch Reformed church buildings in South Africa. Construction began in 1813 and was completed in 1815, making it the first church built in the town of George, which was founded in 1811. The church is a notable example of Cape Dutch architecture, featuring a thatched roof and a distinctive gable. It was designed by the architect Louis Michel Thibault, who was a prominent figure in Cape colonial architecture, and the building was declared a national monument in 1967 (now a provincial heritage site). The church remains an active congregation and a key historical landmark in George, reflecting the early settlement and religious life of the region.
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