Marty in Charles Mix County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Martin Marty / Rev. Sylvester Eisenman
Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, October 2, 2011
1. Martin Marty/Rev. Sylvester Eisenman Marker
1834-1896
First Abbot of St. Meinrad Archabbey, First Bishop of the Dakota Territory, began to visit the Indians in this territory in 1877. He established the first Indian Mission called St. Ann’s Mission of Wheeler, about 30 miles N.W. of here in 1878. The same year South Dakota was created a state - 1889, he was made the first Bishop of Sioux Falls, S.D.
1892-1948
With the help of many friends, built St. Paul’s Mission, Marty, and with the help of 3 Blessed Sacrament Sisters he operated it as a school Indian education in 1924. In 1935, he established here the convent for the Oblate Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament. He laid down his burden on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross September 14, 1948.
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Erected 1955 by State of South Dakota. (Marker Number 119.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education. In addition, it is included in the South Dakota State Historical Society Markers series list.
Location. 42° 59.61′ N, 98° 25.591′ W. Marker is in Marty, South
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Yankton Sioux Treaty of 1858 Monument (approx. 5.2 miles away); Treaty of 1858 (approx. 5.2 miles away); Pickstown Centennial Garden Memorial (approx. 7.3 miles away); Pickstown / Lewis and Clark (approx. 7½ miles away); A Gathering Place for Eagles (approx. 7.6 miles away); Missouri River (approx. 7.6 miles away); Fort Randall Area (approx. 7.6 miles away); Fort Randall Eagle Roost (approx. 7.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marty.
Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, October 2, 2011
2. Wide View of Martin Marty/Rev. Sylvester Eisenman Marker
Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, October 2, 2011
3. Statue of Bishop Martin Marty
“Tamaheca”, Apostle of the Sioux Indians, First Abbot of the Benedictines at St. Meinrad, Indiana, Vicar Apostolic of Dakota Territory, First Bishop of Sioux Falls, 1834-1896
Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, October 2, 2011
4. St. Paul's Church
Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, October 2, 2011
5. Layout of Marty Indian School
Photographed By Roger Dean Meyer, October 2, 2011
6. Statue of Unidentified Indian Woman
Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2020, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 35 times this year. Last updated on July 17, 2021. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 18, 2020, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
