Herreid in Campbell County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
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Created with its twin, North Dakota, 2 November 1889, its 77,047 square miles ranks 15th in size. Those square miles include: exceptional corn land in the SE, grass land in the W, wheat land in the N. and Productive land all over. Its lowest point, Big Stone is 979 feet above sea level; its highest, Harney Peak, at 7,247 feet is the highest point in the U.S.A. east of the Rockies. The Black Hills "The American Alps are scenically unsurpassed and are the riches "100 mile square" minerally in the world. Mt. Rushmore "The Shrine of Democracy" is visited by hundreds of thousands annually. Its Badlands are weirdly beautiful and undeniably bad.
Annually it ranks in the first ten states in the production of wheat, corn, oats, barley, rye, grass, and cattle. Its Homestake Mine is the greatest gold producer in the western hemisphere.
South Dakota is "Economically, Physically, Recreationally" a State of "Infinite Variety." Its economy is well balanced.
First visited by white men, Verendrye, in 1745, for a century it was a fur traders paradise with a most romantic history.
Its highways are well marked; roadside parks frequent, historic markers, such as this, are to be found therein and adjacent to historic sites.
Our motto "Under God the People Rule" is symbolic of life in South Dakota.
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our twin State at creation, a great State of the land. Famous for the Red River Valley, wheat and a progressive and self-reliant people.
Erected 1955 by State Highway Commission. (Marker Number 652.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the South Dakota State Historical Society Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 2, 1889.
Location. 45° 56.479′ N, 100° 4.163′ W. Marker is in Herreid, South Dakota, in Campbell County. Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 83 and 102nd St. SE, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 83. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Herreid SD 57632, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Flint Store and Post Office (approx. 9.1 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,002 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 18, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.