Viljoenskroon is a cattle and maize farming town situated along the R76 and R59 Provincial Routes in the Free State province of South Africa.
The town was laid out and established on a farm named Mahemskuil in 1921 and named after its original owner, JJ Viljoen. It became a municipality in 1925.
Viljoenskroon, a very quiet and hospitable town is situated in the middle of the maize industry.
The town is still governed by the rhythm of the farmland and is the second-largest town falling under the Moqhaka Local Municipality.
Viljoenskroon is home to one of the largest grain silos in the country, which is impressive to see up close.
History enthusiasts will enjoy seeing World War II Memorial which was created using metal, concrete, and stone.
The town also has well-established stud farms and those with a passion for horses come from afar to appreciate the world-class studs that live here.
The Viljoenskroon municipality and neighboring township of Rammulotsi were incorporated into the greater Moqhaka Local Municipality in 1996 and form part of the Fezile Dabi District Municipality.
Viljoenskroon historically played a part in providing residential opportunities to the adjacent mining communities at Lace Diamond Mine and the Orkney gold mines.
