Near Belvidere in Jackson County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Laura Ingalls Wilder - De Smet
South Dakota
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 1, 2018
1. Laura Ingalls Wilder - De Smet Marker
The prairie town of De Smet was the childhood home of children's book author, Laura Ingalls Wilder. The town was the backdrop for several of Wilder's books. Each July, a live, outdoor pageant is held to depict one of her books.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Settlements & Settlers • Women.
Location. 43° 50.517′ N, 101° 13.933′ W. Marker is near Belvidere, South Dakota, in Jackson County. Marker can be reached from Interstate 90, 2 miles east of Main Street (State Highway 63), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Belvidere SD 57521, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Purple Heart Memorial Highway (approx. 1.6 miles away); Tom Berry 1879-1951 (approx. 2 miles away).
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Photographed By Craig Doda, September 1, 2018
2. Laura Ingalls Wilder - De Smet Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 1, 2018
3. Laura Ingalls Wilder - De Smet Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 1, 2018
4. Belvidere Rest Area
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
