Vrede was founded on the farm Krynauwslust in 1863 and proclaimed a town in June 1897. The name (Peace) refers to the settlement of a dispute over the proposed site of the town.
All Saints Anglican Church
All Saints Anglican Church, 70 Church st – Built by Thomas Cowan and Alec H Doing of Harrismith. The church was consecrated on 9 November 1890 by Bishop Knight-Bruce of Bloemfontein.
Dutch Reformed Church
Dutch Reformed Church – The cornerstone was laid on 31 October 1885 by President Brand and inaugurated in 1887. Memorial of the ABW in front of the church.
ABW Memorial
his monument commemorate those burghers of Vrede who lost their life during the Anglo Boer war 1899 - 1902.
Langberg Hotel
This building was known as the Langberg Hotel - circa 1930
Shop front
This stone building now occupied by Pep Stores and Miladys