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

Andrew Jackson Fisk Historic Trail

May 7, 2022

1. Andrew Jackson Fisk Historic Trail Marker (updated)

Inscription. Wed. Oct. 25, 1865. Our company is ordered to Fort Wadsworth-- bad luck to them! Men feel badly about being ordered to Wadsworth--it seems as though it was going out of the world again. But it is a soldier's duty to obey orders.

Andrew Jackson Fisk was fourteen when he enlisted in the Second Minnesota Cavalry, Company A. Two years later, he began his service as quartermaster sergeant as Fort Wadsworth (later named Fort Sisseton).

Join Andrew as he shares with you, in his own words, some of his experiences as a soldier stationed at a prairie fort. As you tour the grounds, watch for the signs posted at each structure. Also, plan to tour the visitor center in the North Barracks. There you will find other exhibits depicting military life on the prairie in the 1800s.

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

Location. 45° 39.411′ N, 97° 31.844′ W. Marker is near Eden, South Dakota, in Marshall County. It can be reached from 434th Avenue (County Road 5) near 118th Stret. Located at the south side

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of Fort Sisseton State park and 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,

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: Guard House (a few steps from this marker); Magazine (a few steps from this marker); Adjutant's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); The Laundress Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Officers' Quarters (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Commissary/Quartermaster Sergeant's Quarters (about 300 feet away); South Barracks (about 300 feet away); Fort Sisseton (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eden.

Another marker

Andrew Jackson Fisk Historic Trail Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, April 12, 2016

2. Andrew Jackson Fisk Historic Trail Marker

is no longer nearby. Quartermaster and Commissary Building (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed).

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

Andrew Jackson Fisk Historic Trail Marker (former) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, April 12, 2016

3. Andrew Jackson Fisk Historic Trail Marker (former)

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

Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, December 6, 2015

4. 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 376 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 14, 2022. 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 4, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.