Parker in Turner County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
J.W. "Father" Turner
Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, June 30, 2018
1. J.W. "Father" Turner Marker
Erected in
Memory of
J.W. "Father" Turner
1800 Pioneer 1883
After Whom Turner County was Named
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.
Location. 43° 23.618′ N, 97° 8.211′ W. Marker is in Parker, South Dakota, in Turner County. Marker is at the intersection of W Main Ave and W Sanborn St on W Main Ave. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 W Main Ave, Parker SD 57053, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Turner County, South Dakota Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Turner County Poor Farm (approx. 4.4 miles away); Pumpkin Center (approx. 10.6 miles away); First General Store in Turner County (approx. 11.4 miles away); First School House in Turner County (approx. 11½ miles away); Swan Lake (approx. 11.8 miles away); Rumpus Ridge (approx. 13.2 miles away); Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery (approx. 14.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Parker.
Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, June 30, 2018
2. J.W. "Father" Turner Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 15, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 2, 2018, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 2, 2018, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
