Mobridge in Walworth County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Ensign Nathaniel Pryor
Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, April 29, 2017
1. Ensign Nathaniel Pryor Marker
Here on Sept. 9, 1807 Ensign Nathaniel Pryor attempting of return Big White, Mandan Chief, to his people was stopped and had 19 Casualties in the First battle with Indians in South Dakota.
Erected 1951 by Kin of Colonel Leavenworth, Mobridge Rotary, and Corson County Citizens.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 9, 1807.
Location. 45° 33.045′ N, 100° 27.033′ W. Marker is in Mobridge, South Dakota, in Walworth County. It can be reached from Grand Crossing Blvd. W 0.1 miles 20th Street W. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1820 West Grand Crossing, Mobridge SD 57601, 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 Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lewis & Clark (here, next to this marker); Pierre Choteau (here, next to this marker); Mobridge Bridge (a few steps from this marker); "Fool Soldier Band" (a few steps from this marker); "MO.Bridge" (approx. 0.4 miles away); History Beneath the Waters (approx. 0.4 miles away); River of Hardship
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Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, April 29, 2017
2. Ensign Nathaniel Pryor Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2018, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 517 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2018, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
