Wasta in Pennington County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Native American Culture
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 1, 2018
1. Native American Culture Marker
South Dakota is home to nine tribes of the Sioux Nation, each of which is identified by one of three dialects: Dakota, Lakota and Nakota. One way to experience a part of tribal culture is by attending a "wacipi" or "powwow," to see the colorful regalia, hear the spirited drumming and singing, and sample traditional foods.Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Arts, Letters, Music • Native Americans.
Location. 44° 3.767′ N, 102° 26.383′ W. Marker is in Wasta, South Dakota, in Pennington County. Marker is on Interstate 990, half a mile Wasta, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wasta SD 57791, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. World's Only Corn Palace - Mitchell (a few steps from this marker); Missouri River (a few steps from this marker); Cheyenne River Rest Area (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Cheyenne River Rest Area
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Photographed By Craig Doda, September 1, 2018
2. Native American Culture Marker
Photographed By Craig Doda, September 1, 2018
3. Native American Culture Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
