Vivian in Lyman County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

World's Only Corn Palace - Mitchell

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2018

1. World's Only Corn Palace - Mitchell Marker

Inscription. Mitchell is home to the World's Only Corn Palace. It was originally constructed in 1892 to celebrate the harvest and stimulate the economic growth of the community. Today, visitors can still enjoy celebrations at the Corn Palace and can continue to see the annually changing murals made of corn, sorghum, milo and native grasses.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1892.

Location. 43° 54.691′ N, 100° 11.981′ W. Marker is in Vivian, South Dakota, in Lyman County. It is on I-90 E, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vivian SD 57576, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe

and in East River.

It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other

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markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Medicine Creek Rest Area (a few steps from this marker); Civilian Conservation Corps Camp (a few steps from this marker); Purple Heart Memorial Highway (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Medicine Creek Rest Area (approx. 2.7 miles away); How Come They Called it Presho (approx. 7.2 miles away); Lyman County, South Dakota Veterans Memorial (approx. 7.2 miles away).

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2018

2. World's Only Corn Palace - Mitchell Marker

Medicine Creek Rest Area image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2018

3. Medicine Creek Rest Area

Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.