The town as it is known today was formed in 1818.

The town was formed along with its county in 1789, and settlement of the region began the same year.

The town was formed from parts of four other towns in 1843.

The name was chosen to mark the victory of those who wished to form the town.

A town can be formed from any area with a defined boundary having a population of 1,000 or more.

The town was formed and began growing in 1880.

The name celebrates the political victory in forming the town.

The town was formed in 1855 on the Vanwyksvlei farm.

The town was formed in 1788, the same year the county was established.

In 1850 a party of 400 methodists settled here and formed the town.