Near Eden in Marshall County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Andrew Jackson Fisk Historic Trail

Photographed by Connor Olson, October 2, 2020

1. Andrew Jackson Fisk Historic Trail Marker

Inscription. Wed. Oct. 25, 1865. Our company is ordered to Fort Wadsworth-- bad luck to them! Men feel badly about being ordered to Wadsworth--it seems as though it was going out of the world again. But it is a soldier's duty to obey orders.

Andrew Jackson Fisk was fourteen when he enlisted in the Second Minnesota Cavalry, Company A. Two years later, he began his service as quartermaster sergeant as Fort Wadsworth (later named Fort Sisseton).

Join Andrew as he shares with you, in his own words, some of his experiences as a soldier stationed at a prairie fort. As you tour the grounds, watch for the signs posted at each structure. Also, plan to tour the visitor center in the North Barracks. There you will find other exhibits depicting military life on the prairie in the 1800s.

Erected by South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical date for this entry is October 25, 1865.

Location. 45° 39.506′ N, 97° 31.778′ W. Marker is near Eden, South Dakota, in Marshall County. It can be reached from 434th Avenue (County Road 5). Located at north side

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of Fort Sisseton State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11907 434th Ave, Eden SD 57232, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Governor William J. Janklow and Fort Sisseton (here, next to this marker); Senator Curt Jones and Fort Sisseton (here, next to this marker); Fort Sisseton Military Reservation, Dakota Territory (a few steps from this marker); North Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); Library-Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Stable (within shouting distance of this marker); Hospital (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Fort Sisseton (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eden.

Other

Andrew Jackson Fisk Historic Trail Marker, from the north image. Click for full size.

May 7, 2022

2. Andrew Jackson Fisk Historic Trail Marker, from the north

markers no longer nearby. Library (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Hospital (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2020, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 292 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 8, 2020, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on May 14, 2022. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.