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

Commanding Officer's Quarters

Constructed 1865-1867

Photographed by Connor Olson, October 2, 2020

1. Commanding Officer's Quarters Marker (replacement)

Inscription. Thurs. Dec. 7, 1865. Major Rose called all the companies together today, gave them a talking to and much good advice. There has been quite a spirit of unrest among the men. The men were anxious to return to civil life.

This structure was completed in 1867 to house the commanding officer and his family. Later, due to an abundance of officers and a lack of living arrangements for them, the house was shared with another officer. During his time in this building, the commanding officer was in charge of furnishing the building at his own expense.

Erected by South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 45° 39.466′ N, 97° 31.874′ W. Marker was near Eden, South Dakota, in Marshall County. It could be reached from 434th Avenue (County Road 5) 1½ miles 118th Street. The Marker is located 500 feet from the parking lot on the main foot path. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Eden

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We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was in East River.

It was also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found 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 location: Officers' Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Sisseton (within shouting distance of this marker); Doctor's Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Adjutant's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Blockhouse and Breastworks (about 300 feet away); Magazine (about 300 feet away); Library-Schoolhouse (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eden.

Other markers no longer nearby. Hospital (was within shouting distance of

Commanding Officer's Quarters Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, April 12, 2016

2. Commanding Officer's Quarters Marker

this marker but has been permanently removed); Quartermaster and Commissary Building (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed); Library (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Fort Sisseton State Historic Park. (Submitted on February 4, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota.)

Commanding Officer's Quarters Marker (former marker) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, April 12, 2016

3. Commanding Officer's Quarters Marker (former marker)

Map of buildings to the west including the Commanding Officer's Quarters image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, April 12, 2016

4. Map of buildings to the west including the Commanding Officer's Quarters

Fort Sisseton State Historic Park Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, December 6, 2015

5. Fort Sisseton State Historic Park Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 356 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on December 11, 2020, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Photos: 1. submitted on December 11, 2020, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 4, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.