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

South Barracks

Constructed in 1864

Photographed by Connor Olson, October 2, 2020

1. South Barracks Marker (Updated Marker).

Inscription.
Tues. Nov. 14, 1865. Took the best bath I could and put on clean clothes, first time in nearly three weeks. We indulged in a stag dance this evening.

Soldiers spent much of their off duty time playing chess, checkers and card games. Drinking and gambling were commonplace. Stag dances became popular and helped to counteract the loneliness and isolation they experienced at this frontier post.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is November 14, 1865.

Location. 45° 39.448′ N, 97° 31.793′ W. Marker is near Eden, South Dakota, in Marshall County. It can be reached from 434th Avenue 1½ miles south of 118th Street. The Marker is 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.

Regionally, this marker is in East River.

It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

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the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Laundress Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Sisseton (within shouting distance of this marker); North Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Adjutant's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Library-Schoolhouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Guard House (about 300 feet away); Magazine (about 300 feet away); Andrew Jackson Fisk Historic Trail (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eden.

Other markers no longer nearby. Quartermaster and Commissary Building (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Library (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Fort Sisseton State Historic Park. (Submitted on February 3, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota.)

South Barracks Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, April 12, 2016

2. South Barracks Marker

South Barracks Marker (old marker) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, April 12, 2016

3. South Barracks Marker (old marker)

Buildings to the East including the South Barracks. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, April 12, 2016

4. Buildings to the East including the South Barracks.

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

Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, December 6, 2015

5. Fort Sisseton State Historic Park Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 369 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 8, 2020, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 3, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.