Near Eden in Marshall County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Doctor's Residence

Constructed in 1881

Photographed By Connor Olson, October 2, 2020

1. Doctor's Residence Marker (replacement marker)

Inscription.
One of the doctor's duties was to record mammal sightings. In 1869, elk, buffalo, antelope, grey wolf, and black bear were recorded. The antelope is the only animal still sighted in this region.

Due to dwindling numbers, an order was issued prohibiting the hunting of prairie chickens in 1876. This may have been the first conservation practice implemented in the area.

Journal Entry
Wed. Nov. 22, 1865. Met my old comrade, Captain Ryan. He has been out trapping and has developed into a splendid cook.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is October 22, 1865.

Location. 45° 39.498′ N, 97° 31.866′ W. Marker is near Eden, South Dakota, in Marshall County. Marker can be reached from 434th Avenue near 118th Street. Located 500 feet from the parking lot on the main foot path. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11907 434th Ave, Eden SD 57232, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hospital (a few steps from this marker); Blockhouse and Breastworks (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Sisseton (within shouting distance of this marker); Library-Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Stable

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Officers' Quarters (about 300 feet away); North Barracks (about 400 feet away); Andrew Jackson Fisk Historic Trail (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eden.

Also see . . . Fort Sisseton State Historic Park. (Submitted on February 4, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota.)

Doctor's Residence Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, April 12, 2016

2. Doctor's Residence Marker

Doctor's Residence Marker & Building image. Click for full size.

May 7, 2022

3. Doctor's Residence Marker & Building

Doctor's Residence Marker (former marker) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, April 12, 2016

4. Doctor's Residence Marker (former marker)

Map of buildings to the west including the Surgeon's Quarters image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, April 12, 2016

5. Map of buildings to the west including the Surgeon's Quarters

Fort Sisseton State Historic Park Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, December 6, 2015

6. Fort Sisseton State Historic Park Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 248 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 8, 2020, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on February 4, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. 3. submitted on May 14, 2022. 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 4, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.