All Gave Some some Gave All!
To our Veterans, as protectors of this great nation, we are proud to be able to honor all servicemen and women, past and present.
The original WWII Memorial was built in 1947 by the Veterans of Aurora County . . . — — Map (db m101728) WM
On Main Street south of 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of those who gave their lives for their country from Aurora County
World War I
John Altman ·
Leo Dittrich ·
Nick Goeres ·
Aggie Meier
World War II
Donald Adams ·
Samuel Bakewell ·
Dale Barrows ·
James . . . — — Map (db m271904) WM
On Main Street south of 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
In honor & memory of all men and women of the Plankinton and White Lake area who have served & will serve in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
Dear veterans
Thank you hardly seems like enough, but it comes from our hearts. . . . — — Map (db m271901) WM
Dale
Barrows
Sept. 25, 1920
Mar. 19, 1945
Leo
Dittrich
Apr. 21, 1887
Nov. 5, 1918
Ronald
Noldner
June 25, 1947
Aug. 8, 1968
All
Gave
Some
Some
Gave
All
Abeln, Clarence ·
Andera, Alvin E. · . . . — — Map (db m137488) WM
On May 24, 2012, the South Dakota DOT's Transportation Commission officially declared Interstate 90 from the Minnesota border to the Wyoming border as South Dakota's segment of the National Purple Heart Trail. The Purple Heart Trail was . . . — — Map (db m113055) HM
On Division Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Division Street.
White Lake Centennial Plaque:
This plaque we erected and dedicated the summer of 1984 to commemorate the founding of White Lake, S.D. in 1882.
White Lake has an interesting background of former communities namely, Siding 36, . . . — — Map (db m273620) HM WM
On 265th Street (County Road 60) west of 373rd Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
On Nov. 11, 1935, Explorer II, released in Black Hills, bearing Captains Orville A. Anderson and Albert W. Stevens, after a record ascent to 72,395 feet landed here, instruments intact and with a wealth of new scientific knowledge. — — Map (db m180701) HM
On 265th Street (County Road 60) at 373rd Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 265th Street.
On Nov. 11, 1935, the National Geographic Society and the Army Air Corps attempted a second manned balloon flight launch from the Black Hills. Captains Orvil Anderson and Albert Stevens ascended a record 72,395 feet above sea level in "Explorer II." . . . — — Map (db m313432) HM
On 3rd Street Southwest west of Livestock Ave, on the right when traveling west.
This is one of the 49 boxcars from the "Gratitude Train" given to the United States by a grateful French people in response to the 700 car "Friendship Train" sent to France after World War II. Each state and the District of Columbia has received . . . — — Map (db m112641) HM
On Kansas Avenue south of 3rd Street Southeast, on the right when traveling south.
The history of medical care in Huron mirrors the evolution of medicine as a profession. In the late 1800's, Dr. J.W. Primm employed Ernest Sutton to sit on the legs of patients to keep them still during surgery. Dr. Frieda VanDalsem made house calls . . . — — Map (db m283831) HM
On 3rd Street Southwest east of Wisconsin Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Thirty adventurous automobiles drove in a one hundred and ten mile road race on August 5, 1913. The route took the vehicles over a course looping East from Huron to DeSmet and back, finishing at Third and Dakota Avenue.
Artist
Steve . . . — — Map (db m279337) HM
On 4th Street Northeast (U.S. 14) west of Jersey Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In the late 1800's, South Dakotans took a fancy to the exotic Ringneck Pheasant and began efforts to introduce the game bird into the state. After several attempts failed to naturalize the birds, A.E. Cooper and E.L. Ebbert released a few dozen . . . — — Map (db m283836) HM
On 3rd Street Southwest west of Wisconsin Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
With the establishment of a U.S. Land Office at Third and Wisconsin, Huron became the hub for settlement of the James River Valley area. When the doors opened for business at 9am on October 9, 1882, a line of settlers hoping to file claims stretched . . . — — Map (db m279339) HM
On 3rd Street Southwest at Wisconsin Avenue Southwest on 3rd Street Southwest.
Dedicated to all Beadle County Veterans Who Proudly Served
During the Vietnam War German Shepherds & Labradors were trained & used in the field. They were used to sniff out snipers, alert soldiers to trip wires & booby traps & to sniff . . . — — Map (db m178934) HM WM
On California Avenue Southwest south of 5th Street Southwest, on the left when traveling south.
The Campbell Park Historic District is a residential neighborhood located immediately south of downtown.
The Campbell Park Historic District reflects the community planning and development of Huron during the late nineteenth century and the . . . — — Map (db m185450) HM
On 3rd Street Southwest west of Livestock Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Camp SCS-4 (Huron): located on SE corner of State Fair Grounds. Companies: 2770--10/31/35-10/7/37; 4725V--10/7/37-8/15/41.
The Civilian Conservation Corps was a federal work - relief program during the Great Depression. From 1933 to 1942, . . . — — Map (db m179885) HM
On 3rd Street Southwest east of 4-H Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Built in 1913 for exhibition and promotion of the state's dairy products at the State Fair. Influenced by Neo-Classical styling. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. Brick faced annex on the east was constructed in 1963. — — Map (db m279291) HM
On 3rd Street Southeast at Dakota Avenue South (South Dakota Route 37), on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street Southeast.
On Saturday night during the 20's, 30's, and 40's, downtown Huron was the center of social activity. Early in the day, people from town would park their cars in prime spots along Dakota Avenue. Later, people from the country would come to town to . . . — — Map (db m279354) HM
On 5th Street Southeast at Kansas Avenue, on the left when traveling east on 5th Street Southeast.
Dr. Saylor moved with his family to Huron from Cogswell, North Dakota. He attended Huron schools and later graduated from St. John's Military Academy in Delafield, Wisconsin. Following his graduation, Dr. Saylor received his pre-med education at . . . — — Map (db m205746) HM
On 5th Street Southeast at Kansas Avenue, on the left when traveling east on 5th Street Southeast.
Dr. Jeffrey S. Wheeler began practicing internal medicine at Huron Regional Medical Center in October 1991 when he moved his family back to Huron. He practiced at Huron Clinic and served as medical director of the HRMC emergency room and Sunquest . . . — — Map (db m205745) HM
On 5th Street Southeast at Kansas Avenue, on the left when traveling east on 5th Street Southeast.
Dr. Karl J. Blessinger began practicing pathology at Huron Regional Medical Center when he moved to Huron in 1998 and served as medical director of both the laboratory and blood bank for 18 years.
Originally from Evansville, Indiana, Dr. . . . — — Map (db m205744) HM
On 5th Street Southeast at Kansas Avenue, on the left when traveling east on 5th Street Southeast.
Dr. Paul Hohm believed giving to others was what made life worthwhile. He dedicated his life to medicine for more than six decades and was South Dakota's senior practicing physician at the time of his passing. After graduating from Huron College, . . . — — Map (db m205747) HM
On 4th Street Southeast at Kansas Avenue on 4th Street Southeast.
Built in 1887 and used as a house of worship until 1964. English Gothic Revival edifice of undressed glacial field stone masonry construction. Features exquisite exposed Gothic Revival rafter and roof system. Listed on the National Register of . . . — — Map (db m283834) HM
1883 - Presbyterian University of Southern Dakota was born on "Rattlesnake Hill" in Pierre SD with Rev. Thomas M. Findley as President.
1884 - College renamed Pierre university over next 14 years financial support fell below the starvation . . . — — Map (db m178926) HM
On 4th Street NE (U.S. 14) west of Jersey Avenue NE, on the right when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
The World's Largest Pheasant spans 40 feet in length, stands 28 feet tall, and weighs 22 tons. It was dedicated on October 18, 1959. Sculptor RF Jacobs of Gooding, Idaho completed the project in 4 ½ months, costing $23,000 at that time. The bird . . . — — Map (db m279422) HM
This marker commemorates the service by Huron College to higher education, the Church, and the people of South Dakota, 1883 - 1984 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) — — Map (db m178931) HM
On California Avenue Southwest south of 5th Street Southwest, on the left when traveling south.
1908 Carnegie Library
At a meeting on March 8, 1883, the Women's Christian Temperance Union and the Young Women's Christian Association donated $38.00 to establish a reading room over Cash & Busby's Store.
In 1907, the public voted to . . . — — Map (db m185456) HM
On 3rd Street Southwest east of 4-H Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Patsy the steam engine.....
Patsy is a narrow-gauge steam engine. She did quarry work at the South Dakota Cement Plant in Rapid City for 38 years and prior to that she was used to haul logs and timber at the Homestake Mine in . . . — — Map (db m279272) HM
On Idaho Avenue Southeast at 4th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling north on Idaho Avenue Southeast.
Mamie Shields Pyle served as president S.D. Universal Franchise League 1910-1919, founding president S.D. League of Women Voters 1919. — — Map (db m205327) HM
On 4th Street NE (U.S. 14) at Jersey Avenue NE, on the right when traveling east on 4th Street NE.
While with the Bureau of Reclamation, Glenn Sloan saw the possibility of using mountain water from the Missouri River to develop irrigation in the James River Valley.
His vision and determination made possible the broadened multi-purpose . . . — — Map (db m123908) HM
On Kansas Avenue at 5th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling north on Kansas Avenue.
This park was created in 2007 by leaders in the regional healthcare community. It is intended to be a place of peace and reflection, and honors those individuals whose legacy of caring left a permanent impact on the well-being of our community. . . . — — Map (db m205749) HM
On 3rd Street Southwest west of Livestock Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Where Does the West Begin?
Traditionally the American West has begun at the edge of the settled areas, always advancing with the sun. The Delaware River was the West of 1700; the Mississippi of 1820. Then the settlement of the Pacific . . . — — Map (db m179726) HM
Near 21st Street Southeast east of Riverview Drive, on the left when traveling west.
To the Veterans of the Civil War by Huron W. R. C.
Flagpole marker:
Given in Loving Memory
Kuhler Funeral Home |
Those Who Have Gone Before
Donald B. Urquhart |
Urquhart Family
Phyllis Cogswell |
Mark Cogswell . . . — — Map (db m279266) WM
On Commercial Avenue (U.S. 14) south of Cardinal Street, on the left when traveling south.
Wolsey: A Crossroad of the Heartland
Wolsey has been a crossroad of the heartland of South Dakota from its beginnings. In 1880 the Dakota Central Railway, a subsidiary of the Chicago & North Western, laid track following a wagon trail called . . . — — Map (db m123906) HM
On U.S. 14 at 391st Avenue, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 14.
Prairie Plants: More Than Meets the Eye
What appears at first glance to be an endless sea of grass is actually a wildly diverse community of plants. More than 100 different species of plants may be found in fewer than 5 acres of native . . . — — Map (db m279390) HM
On U.S. 14 at 391st Avenue, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 14.
Duck Factory of North America
Receding glaciers sculpted the shallow
wetlands of the Prairie Pothole Region,
making the region a magnet for waterfowl.
Ten thousand years ago, melting glaciers created millions of shallow depressions . . . — — Map (db m279360) HM
Near U.S. 14 at 391st Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
National Wildlife Refuge System
Centennial Time Capsule for the
Huron Wetland Management District
Committed on March 14, 2003
To be opened on March 14, 2103 — — Map (db m279359) HM
On U.S. 18 at 230th Avenue (State Highway 73), on the right when traveling west on U.S. 18.
Camp BF-3: located 1 mile E, 4 miles S, 1 mile W & 5 miles S
Company: 4723 May 1937-Fall 1939
The Civilian Conservation Corps was a federal relief program during 1933-1942 that gave jobless men work renovating abused lands. The Army . . . — — Map (db m137082) HM
On North Main Street south of East 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated To All Veterans
2000
All Gave Some
Some Gave All
These Gave All
Arthur Wissman ·
Albert Burbeck ·
Henry Giedd
Lester R. Arneson ·
Kenneth Vaughters ·
Cyril Weddell
Proudly Served
Allen Benjamin F . . . — — Map (db m217666) WM
On State Highway 37, on the right when traveling south.
Fatally injured constructing Pier 15
Chuck loved the open road and motorcycles
and enjoyed trucking and bridge construction.
He felt he had a part in creating history as a
crane operator for the construction crew that
built the bridge . . . — — Map (db m311978) HM
On State Highway 37, on the right when traveling south.
The Ponca Tribe had several villages in the area: NaNza (Ponca Fort) and toNwoN hubthaN (Fish Smell village), both near present day Verdel; and toNwoN uga ska (White Paint Village) and Backing Water, both of which were on . . . — — Map (db m311891) HM
On State Highway 37, on the right when traveling south.
Highway or Obstacle?
Picture the river more than a century ago.
For Indians, explorers, trappers, and settlers,
it meant transportation, linking East with
West. Goods poured west on riverboats,
as port towns and forts sprang up on . . . — — Map (db m311970) HM
On State Highway 37, on the right when traveling south.
During the summer of 1804, the river below
looked very different. Unlike today's course
controlled by dams and dikes, the Missouri
River that Lewis and Clark knew flowed
wild and erratic. Strong currents, floating
branches, embedded . . . — — Map (db m311959) HM
On Fourth Street (State Highway 25) 0.1 miles north of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1880 Reverend-Doctor Harlan P. Carson, Synodical Missionary for Dakota Territory, arrived from Illinois. In 1886 he established Scotland Academy for pioneering settlers in Bon Homme and surrounding counties to support the two Christian crusades . . . — — Map (db m556) HM
On 311th Street at Bon Homme Road, on the right when traveling west on 311th Street.
South side:
First Teacher
Emma J. Bradford
Pupils
John Bradford ·
Geo. McDaniels ·
Leanna Bradford ·
Ira Brown ·
Mary McDaniels ·
Melissa Brown ·
Geo. G. Rounds ·
Delia Rounds
East side:
In 1860 near . . . — — Map (db m213909) HM
On SD Highway 37 (South Dakota Route 37) at Apple Tree Road, on the right when traveling south on SD Highway 37.
thru Springfield
Bon Homme was 7.0 E
HISTORIC SITES
1. Fort Randall 1856-1892
2. Trudeau House (First Structure 1794)
3. Struck by the Ree Flag Pole 1859
4. Struck by the Ree Monument 1804-1888
5. Treaty 1857 Monument
6. First . . . — — Map (db m287617) HM
Lewis and Clark
The Lewis and Clark Expedition, officially the Corps of Discovery, was in what is now South Dakota from August 21 to October 14, 1804 and from August 21 to September 4, 1806.
While here they would make numerous . . . — — Map (db m213911) HM
In Memory of Heroes
Aase, Clifford A. ·
Adam, George S. ·
Adam, Robert J. ·
Adam, Ron D. ·
Adamson, Howard W. ·
Adamson, Shelby D. ·
Adema, Donald G. ·
Adema, James H. ·
Adema, Loren J. ·
Adema, Melvin E. ·
Adema, . . . — — Map (db m217349) WM
On 8th Street east of College Street, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to those United States servicemen who sacrificed loss of life or limb in defense of their country ....
Plaque donated by Ernest Bowyer Post 791 V.F.W. Yankton, South Dakota
Relocated from the former campus of USD/S by . . . — — Map (db m217452) WM
On Lidice Street south of Chicago Street, on the right when traveling north.
This museum was built by the Czech Heritage Preservation Society in 2005. Funding for the museum was provided by the Mary Chilton Chapter - National Society Daughters of the American Revolution through the Mary Chilton DAR Foundation, Sioux Falls, . . . — — Map (db m242012) HM
On Lidice Street at Yankton Street, on the right when traveling north on Lidice Street.
Built in 1899, this church replaced a 25-year-old chalk
rock church. The bricks were hauled by horse and wagon
from Lesterville, the closest railroad. Construction of this
church, a second parish house in 1910, and the first Catholic
school . . . — — Map (db m311864) HM
On SD Highway 50 (South Dakota Route 50) at Lidice Street, on the right when traveling east on SD Highway 50.
Tabor named for a Bohemian town of that name can well be called The Mother City of Dakota Czechs. Frank Bem advertised for Czechs who wanted to take up new land and a large contingent came in 1869 and by April 14, 1872, at a meeting, it was . . . — — Map (db m287655) HM
On Lidice Street south of Chicago Street, on the right when traveling north.
In the spring of 1873 Tabor's first schoolhouse was built. Logs were cut and hauled from the timber near the Missouri River to erect the building, measuring 18' x 24'. Josef Zitka, the first teacher, received a salary of $20 per month. There were 30 . . . — — Map (db m213814) HM
On Lidice Street north of Chicago Street, on the right when traveling south.
All Gave Some
Some Gave All
This memorial is dedicated to those men and women who served our country in times of war and peace so we can enjoy the freedom of democracy
Dedicated May 25, 1998 — — Map (db m213813) WM
Tabor Lakeside Use Area is located on Lewis & Clark Lake in southeast Bon Homme County, nine miles upriver from Gavins Point Dam.
Please note: As you enter the lake, be aware of possible high waves and increased recreational use, including . . . — — Map (db m286773) HM
On Main Street north of State Highway 50, on the right when traveling north.
This memorial was built with the intent to include all veterans from our area that have served our country from all branches of services and from all wars beginning with the Civil War.
American Legion
Pike-Wagner Post #2
Charter Date . . . — — Map (db m179543) WM
On Broadway Avenue at Pine Street, on the right when traveling north on Broadway Avenue.
In memory of the men and women of this community who served their country in World War II
Allstot Cecil J. ·
Allstot Leonard ·
Allstot John ·
Allstot James E. ·
Andersen Carl ·
Andreessen Henry ·
Bacon Lois V. ·
Bacon Rex V. · . . . — — Map (db m290965) WM
On 457th Avenue 0.5 miles north of 199th Street (County Highway 4), on the right when traveling north.
Laketon Post Office
The Laketon (Township) Post Office was established January 25, 1886 in Section 17 west of here under Postmaster Warren W. Pay who was paid $21.48 in 1887. Pleasant Valley Post Office was established four miles west of . . . — — Map (db m284633) HM
Near 6th Street (U.S. 14) at 17th Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Brookings
The county seat of Brookings County was platted October 3-4, 1879, when the Northwestern Railroad reached here. Some of the early store buildings were moved overland from Fountain and Medary, which soon became ghost towns. In . . . — — Map (db m179949) HM
On 471st Avenue at 220th Street, on the right when traveling north on 471st Avenue.
Home of roving Indians until 1862. The exploring party of Nicollet, scientist, and Fremont,
Pathfinder of the West, visited Oakwood Lakes July 1838, leaving the first reliable record.
The region East of the Big Sioux was ceded by the Santee . . . — — Map (db m181268) HM
On West 8th Street east of U.S. 14, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated Sept 15 1991
Welcome to the Brookings County Veterans Memorial
American Legion · Disabled American Veterans · Veterans of Foreign Wars
Back: Thank you for honoring our Veterans with Your time, Your . . . — — Map (db m290565) WM
Near Medary Avenue 0.1 miles north of 8th Street, on the right when traveling north.
In the 1920s, a move to beautify the campus and create a new center for student activities led to construction of the Coolidge Sylvan Theatre and Coughlin Campanile. Trees, shrubs, grassy areas, and vines combined with the theatre's brick and . . . — — Map (db m290616) HM
Near Medary Avenue 0.1 miles north of 9th Street, on the right when traveling north.
A memorable landmark for South Dakota State University and the city of Brookings, the Coughlin Campanile is the states tallest chimes tower. It was built in 1929-30.
Described in the campus newspaper as the most striking structure in South . . . — — Map (db m147593) HM
On Main Avenue at Front Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Avenue.
Downtown Brookings located its commercial, public, and civic buildings in proximity to the railroad depot, creating the main street. As in many towns of that era, Brookings' main street and railroad line formed a "T" shape. The Chicago and North . . . — — Map (db m213617) HM
On 471st Avenue at 219th Street, on the right when traveling south on 471st Avenue.
Created 1862; Organized 1871; Convention 1877
The County, created on paper in 1862, was organized July 3, 1871 and by 1877, there were communities at Lake Hendricks, Oakwood, Lake Village and Medary, and all had delegates to the nominating . . . — — Map (db m179959) HM
Brookings County Courthouse
The Renaissance Revival-style courthouse was built in 1911 for $100,000 to replace the original 1885 two-story $7,000 wooden courthouse. Oscar Lee, an amateur artist from Volga, South Dakota, painted . . . — — Map (db m118947) HM
On 6th Street (U.S. 14) west of 17th Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Marthin Christianson was a logger before moving west from Wisconsin to Dakota Territory in 1878. Thus, it was only fitting that this Norwegian immigrant would take advantage of the Timber Culture Act of 1873. Christianson was one of the first . . . — — Map (db m247711) HM
Near Sunrise Ridge Road south of Yorkshire Drive, on the left when traveling north.
In 1937, the city of Brookings started a new system of garbage collection. This was a free service provided by the city and continued until December 1960. The first city dump was located at the present site of Larson Hill, which is best known for . . . — — Map (db m268163) HM
Near Campanile Avenue 0.3 miles north of 8th Street when traveling north.
LTC Leo K. Thorsness
Feb. 14, 1932
May 3, 2017
The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the Congressional Medal of Honor to
Thorsness, Leo K.
U.S. Air . . . — — Map (db m290621) HM WM
On 471st Avenue at 219th Street, on the right when traveling south on 471st Avenue.
The Dakota Land Company of St. Paul, hoping to make this site the capital of a proposed
Dakota Territory, started a town here, naming it for Samuel Medary, Governor of Minnesota
Territory. Towns were also begun at Flandreau and Sioux Falls, the . . . — — Map (db m179957) HM
On 22nd Avenue South 0.2 miles north of 32nd Street South (County Highway 26), on the right when traveling north.
"I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all."
Sgt. Lyle Francis Bowes
Vietnam 1968-69 — — Map (db m312666) WM
On Medary Avenue at Harvey Dunn Street, on the right when traveling south on Medary Avenue.
Paul Zantow, successful McPherson County farmer, was born in Germany March 23, 1883, and emigrated to America in 1902 and settled near Leola where he purchased land in 1907. He steadily increased his holdings, farming there almost to the time of his . . . — — Map (db m148215) HM
Near 1st Avenue at West 6th Street (U.S. 14), on the left when traveling north.
Originally owned by Jacob Olson Dahl, who was issued a land patent for eighty acres in 1884, the land that became Pioneer Park was the home of the Brookings County Fair from 1907 until 1922. The city purchased the land for $10,000 in 1923 and for a . . . — — Map (db m213618) HM
Near 32nd Street South (County Highway 26) 0.5 miles west of 22nd Avenue South, on the right when traveling west.
Today, a grassland mound rises above the nature park, providing a natural setting for people to enjoy. But this has not always been a pretty sight.
In 1960, the City bought this property, a former gravel pit, for the city landfill. For the . . . — — Map (db m237169) HM
Near 32nd Street South (County Highway 26) 0.5 miles west of 22nd Avenue South, on the right when traveling west.
These structures were part of an installation called Tangle Town at the Children's Museum of South Dakota. Artist Patrick Dougherty worked with more than 70 volunteers over a three week period to harvest willow saplings and construct this work of . . . — — Map (db m237166) HM
On 471st Avenue (County Highway 77) at 219th Street (County Highway 22), on the right when traveling south on 471st Avenue.
The Medary Monument was built in 1929 to commemorate the location of the town of Medary, the first town site in the Dakota Territory 1857-1859 and 1871-1879. It was through the efforts of the early Tri-County Pioneers and the local Daughters of the . . . — — Map (db m290421) HM
On Oakwood Shoreline Drive 1 mile north of 204th Street (County Road 6), on the right when traveling north.
Originally from Holland Michigan, Hessel and Charlotte Houtman married in Brookings in 1925 and farmed in various communities in Brookings County. Prior to the formation of Oakwood Lakes State Park, the Houtman family rented this land from the 1930s . . . — — Map (db m256048) HM
Legend of the Separation of the Lakes
See the narrow waterway between two peninsulas? How do you think it was formed?
A poem written by Professor A.B. Crane offers one explanation. He tells of an American Indian chief who pledged his . . . — — Map (db m179792) HM
On County Road 6 0.5 miles west of 163rd Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Oakwood, called Tetonkaha, Lakes, when visited in 1838 by Nicollet & Fremont, was site of a small Fort, N of Little Round Lake in 1857 and again occupied in 1863-64. The township was surveyed by Richard F. Pettigrew in September 1871 and James . . . — — Map (db m179799) HM
The mounds found in Oakwood Lakes are typical of numerous such mounds in eastern South Dakota. Ten mounds have been located at Oakwood lakes and have been dated about A. D. 300 to A.D. 1400. Probably the remanents (sic) of late Woodland or Middle . . . — — Map (db m179695) HM
Breastworks
Probably built by two companies of the 2nd Infantry, under command of Capt. D. Davidson, in June-July, 1859. Parapets were then about 5 ft. high. A log house once stood in the center, but was razed long ago for firewood. Cannon . . . — — Map (db m179795) HM
On 202nd Street 1.2 miles west of 462nd Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This log cabin stands on the original site where it was constructed in 1869 by Samuel "Ol Spot" Mortimer.
Mortimer, a shoemaker from New York, came to Dakota Territory after hearing stories of the rich fur trade in the Big Sioux Valley. In . . . — — Map (db m179782) HM
On 202nd Street 1.1 miles west of 462nd Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Settlers arriving in the Oakwood area in the late 1870s desired a place to worship and hold prayer meetings. Lake Oakwood proved to be an ideal location for baptisms and to pitch a tent to shelter worshippers from the weather. As time and finances . . . — — Map (db m179777) HM
Millennium ago, migrating bison herds grazed the tall grass. Ducks, geese and other birds nested in the sloughs, and fish were found in abundance in the lakes and streams in this area known as the Coteau des Prairies.
With all this . . . — — Map (db m179698) HM
On Oakwood Shoreline Drive 0.1 miles north of 204th Street (County Road 6), on the left when traveling north.
C. Z. Sutton came to the Oakwood Village in 1872 and in 1878 built a home on this site. It was dug into the hill so that the back and much of the sides were dirt. The front was field rock with mortar made himself by burning local limestone. The roof . . . — — Map (db m179935) HM
Near 459th Avenue 0.2 miles north of 201st Street, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of a great American author, wildlife biologist and trapper who roamed the glacial marshes of this area in his youth.
"For me, as an individual, no other natural feature has ever had the enduring attraction of an undespoiled chain of . . . — — Map (db m305583) HM
Near Oakwood Drive 1.7 miles north of 204th Street (County Highway 6).
Each leaf on a green ash has 5 to 9 leaflets growing on 8 to 12 inch stems. During fall and winter months, clusters of seeds remain on female ash trees. Note the seed's shape. Indians were inspired to use ash wood for canoe paddles because of the . . . — — Map (db m237244) HM
Near Oakwood Drive 1.7 miles north of 204th Street (County Highway 6).
The tall shrub near this post is a buckthorn. Dark green leaves, marked by prominent veins, cling to the branches long after a frost. Clusters of black, pea-sized berries appear in fall. The berries are a favorite of many birds because they cling to . . . — — Map (db m237238) HM
Near Oakwood Drive 1.7 miles north of 204th Street (County Highway 6).
The cluster of oak trees at this rest spot are representative of the trees that gave Oakwood Lakes its name. In 1870, Samuel "Spot" Mortimer, sold oak trees from his land to other settlers for building their homes. Oak logs were prized for their . . . — — Map (db m237242) HM
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