Near Columbia in Brown County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Columbia Marsh
Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, April 16, 2017
1. Columbia Marsh Marker
A Wetland Enhancement Project Developed by Ducks Unlimited, Inc. in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the North American Wetlands Conservation Act Council on Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge to improve North America's Waterfowl Resources.
Gary W. Peterson
September 8, 2001
Funding for this project was generously provided by the following South Dakota Ducks Unlimited Major Donors.
Tim and Amy Kessler
Jack M. Thompson
A Friend of Gary Peterson
James Woodward "Doc" Wallace, M.D.
J.P. and Brendan P. Smith
Chuck and Carol Iten
John C. Feltl
Al and Sharon Dubiak
Dr. Joseph F. and Kristin K. Rigg
Dr. Mark E. and Paula Stotz
John S. Dale
Gary W. and Nancy Peterson
Other generous contributors to the project include
John E. Miller
John C. and Terry Green
Mark and Tammy Anderson
In Memory of Roger W. "Bub" Peterson, Jr.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is September 8, 2001.
Location. 45° 39.485′ N, 98° 18.621′ W. Marker is near Columbia, South Dakota, in Brown County. Marker is on 396th Ave., ¾ mile 120th St.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Father Alexandra Ravoux (approx. 3.6 miles away); Columbia (approx. 3.7 miles away); The View from the Top (approx. 4½ miles away); Sand Lake's Observation Tower (approx. 4½ miles away); Songbirds (approx. 4.7 miles away); Waterfowl (approx. 4.7 miles away); Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge (approx. 4.7 miles away); Daly Corners (approx. 5.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbia.
Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, April 16, 2017
2. Columbia Marsh Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 237 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 28, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
