Watertown in Codington County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Forsburg Park Sundial
Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, August 24, 2017
1. Forsburg Park Sundial Marker
Time is a paradox. . . we never seem to have enough.
Yet we have all the time there is.
We chose the sundial the oldest known device for
Measuring time as a means of taking time to say
thank you for all our blessings. The sundial
marks time by measuring the angle of the
shadow cast by the sun an is believed to
have been used in Babylon as early as 2000 B.C.
May this memorial remind you that all mortals
time on earth is limited and that you must take
time to enjoy your life as well as time
to enjoy the ones you love.
The Forsberg Family
1989
South Dakota Centennial
Time
Nothing is longer since it is the measure of eternity.
Nothing is shorter, since it is insufficient for the Accomplishment of our projects.
Nothing is more slow to him that expects. Nothing more rapid to him that enjoys.
In greatness it extends to infinity. In smallness, it is infinitely Divisible.
All men neglect it. All regret the loss of it. Nothing can be done without
Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, August 24, 2017
2. Forsburg Park Sundial Marker
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It consigns to oblivion whatever is unworthy of being transmitted to posterity and it immortalizes such actions as are truly great.
Voltaire
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 2000.
Location. 44° 56.542′ N, 97° 10.321′ W. Marker is in Watertown, South Dakota, in Codington County. Marker is on State Highway 20, one mile east of 351st Ave. Marker is located in Forsburg Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 72 N Lake Dr, Watertown SD 57201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Watertown Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Mellette Hill (approx. 3.3 miles away); Home of Governor Arthur Calvin Mellette (approx. 3½ miles away); Arthur Calvin Mellette (approx. 3½ miles away); Mellette House (approx. 3½ miles away); Minneapolis and St. Louis Depot (approx. 3.9 miles away); Old M. & St. L. Depot Museum (approx. 3.9 miles away); Freeman Thayer Post Memorial (approx. 4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Watertown.
Additional keywords. Horology
Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, August 24, 2017
3. Forsburg Park Sundial
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2018, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 153 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 27, 2018, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
