Heilbron is a town in the Free State province of South Africa which services the cattle, dairy, sorghum, sunflower and maize industries.
Raw stock beneficiation occurs in leisure foods, dairy products and stock feeds. It also serves as a dormitory town for the Gauteng metropolis.
Heilbron is rich in history and is located in what is known as the Riemland. The town was declared as town on 6 May 1873. It played a big role during the Anglo-Boer war and it was also here that the British started the building of a Blockhouse kraal to try and catch General de Wet and President Steyn. The town bears a big influence from the Jewish people who lived and traded here around the turn of the century. Others who played a significant role here were the Greek, German and Portuguese communities.
On 27 November 1880 the cornerstone of the historic sandstone church was laid and on 26 June 1885 it was completed. President Brand laid the cornerstone of the Methodist Church on 28 October 1882.
The town is supported by industries such as Clover SA and agriculture yields dairy products, maize, sorghum, wheat, sunflowers, beef and mutton. Also in the area is the Riemland wine route with several wine cellars where wine tasting and other activities can be undertaken.
