Near Lake City in Marshall County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
This Fort is for the Birds
Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, April 12, 2016
1. This Fort is for the Birds Marker
The prairie pothole lakes region that surrounds Fort Sisseton is a haven for birds. Birds and waterfowl were found in abundance when the military arrived at Fort Sisseton. In 1868 and 1869, Fort surgeon Dr. B. Knickerbocker recorded 44 species of birds on the military reservation. He even saw two rare species of birds while they nested - migratory Trumpeter Swans and Sandhill Cranes.
Today, birders can witness several species of waterfowl including Double Breasted Cormorants, Great Blue Herons, Pelicans, Canada Geese and a great variety of ducks. Other birds common to South Dakota that can be found on the Coteau des Prairie include Warblers, White and Red-Breasted Nuthatches, Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers, Red-Tailed Hawks and Bald Eagles.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 45° 39.401′ N, 97° 32.319′ W. Marker is near Lake City, South Dakota, in Marshall County. It is on 434th Ave. near 118th Stret. This marker is 1/2 mile from the main post to the west. This marker is 1/4 mile from
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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 Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Post Cemetery (approx. Ό mile away); Bulldozing the Landscape (approx. Ό mile away); Wealth of Wildlife (approx. 0.3 miles away); Officers' Quarters (approx. 0.4 miles away); Blockhouse and Breastworks (approx. 0.4 miles away); Adjutant's Office (approx. 0.4 miles away); Doctor's Residence (approx. 0.4 miles away); Magazine (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake City.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Commanding Officer's Quarters (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Also see . . . Fort Sisseton State Historic Park.
Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, April 12, 2016
2. This Fort is for the Birds Marker
Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, December 6, 2015
3. Fort Sisseton State Historic Park Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2017. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 4, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
