Chamberlain in Brule County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Lewis and Clark Bicentennial 1804-2004

Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, February 11, 2017

1. Lewis and Clark Bicentennial 1804-2004 Marker

Inscription. This Corps of Discovery II marker commemorates the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark expedition. The geographic position of this marker has been established using the satellite-based Global Positioning System. This marker is part of the National Spatial Reference System, which is the standard used for positioning, mapping, and navigation In the United States. The position of this marker is at Latitude 43 degrees 47 minutes 13.66 seconds North and Longitude 99 degrees 20 minutes 18.16 seconds West. The elevation of the marker is 1718 feet above mean sea level. This marker was set in cooperation with the South Dakota Society of Professional Land Surveyors, South Dakota Department of transportation, and National Geodetic Survey.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Lewis & Clark Expedition series list.

Location. 43° 47.227′ N, 99° 20.304′ W. Marker is in Chamberlain, South Dakota, in Brule County. It can be reached from Interstate 90 at milepost 263. Marker is about 100 ft up a trail near the Dignity Statue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chamberlain SD 57325, 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: Missouri River Bridges of South Dakota (here, next to this marker); Dignity

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Language, Contributions, Regional Tribes (within shouting distance of this marker); Sojourn at Camp Pleasant (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Purple Heart Memorial Highway (about 400 feet away); Construction (about 400 feet away); Artist Statement (about 400 feet away); Lewis & Clark Memorial Bridge at Chamberlain (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chamberlain.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Making & Meaning of Dignity (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); Mount Rushmore National Memorial (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); World's Only Corn Palace - Mitchell (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); State Capitol - Pierre (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, February 12, 2017

2. Lewis and Clark Bicentennial 1804-2004 Marker

Dignity Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, February 11, 2017

3. Dignity Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 1,007 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 13, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.