Near Eden in Marshall County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Officers' Quarters
Constructed in 1867
Photographed by Connor Olson, October 2, 2020
1. Officers' Quarters Marker (new marker)
"Thursday, Jan. 18. Lt. Briley has taken command of the company. He has been relieved from duty at inspection-except at his post.
He was over to Roll Call this morning but nobody was up-when Sgt. Knight politely told him that we hadn't had any Roll Calls in the morning all winter. Orders up at Renville after this."
Officers at Fort Wadsworth were assigned and relieved of their commissions with almost monotonous regularity. Some lasted a month or less, while others often returned to their commands.
Andrew often hoped his company would be reassigned to a more civilized area, " for I must say that of all the places I was ever station, this is the meanest."
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is February 10, 1866.
Location. 45° 39.452′ N, 97° 31.876′ W. Marker is near Eden, South Dakota, in Marshall County. It can be reached from 434th Avenue (County Road 5) 1½ miles south of 118th Stret. The Marker is located 500 feet from the parking lot on the main foot path. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal
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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 Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Adjutant's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Sisseton (within shouting distance of this marker); Magazine (within shouting distance of this marker); Guard House (about 300 feet away); Andrew Jackson Fisk Historic Trail (about 300 feet away); Doctor's Residence (about 300 feet away); Hospital (about 300 feet away); The Laundress Quarters (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eden.
Other markers no longer nearby. Commanding Officer's Quarters (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Quartermaster and Commissary Building (was about
Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, April 12, 2016
2. Officers' Quarters Marker
Also see . . . Fort Sisseton State Historic Park. (Submitted on February 4, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota.)
Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, April 12, 2016
3. Map of buildings to the west including the Officers' Quarters
Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, April 12, 2016
4. Officers' Quarters Marker (former marker)
Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, December 6, 2015
5. Fort Sisseton State Historic Park Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on June 3, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 424 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on December 11, 2020, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Photos: 1. submitted on December 8, 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.
