Tarkastad is a small Karoo town in the province of Eastern Cape in South Africa. Tarkastad is on
a plain to the north of the Winterberge mountain range. The name Tarkastad is believed to come
from the Khoi-Khoi word Traka (meaning Women) and the Afrikaans word Stad (meaning City).
Tarkastad was established in 1862 as a church centre and became a municipality in 1864. The
grave of Lt. Sheridan, cousin of Winston Churchill can found in the local cemetery.
San rock paintings can be seen in the area. Victorian cast iron lamp posts and 'broekie' lace
adornments indicate the British colonial influence.
