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

Magazine

Constructed 1867

Photographed by Connor Olson, October 2, 2020

1. Magazine Marker (replacement marker)

Inscription. Mon. Dec. 4, 1865. Captain took all the ammunition over to the magazine and read the army regulations to the men.

The U.S. Springfield and the British-made Enfield were the two basic firearms of the Civil War period. Both muzzleloaders had a similar .58 caliber bore, so ammunition was interchangeable. With practice, each weapon could be loaded and fired ten times in five minutes.
Although the Springfield was more dependable and easier to use, some soldiers believed the Enfield had a slight edge in accuracy.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Wars, US Indian.

Location. 45° 39.416′ N, 97° 31.845′ 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 Street. Located 500 feet from the parking lot on the main foot path. 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

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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: Guard House (here, next to this marker); Andrew Jackson Fisk Historic Trail (a few steps from this marker); Adjutant's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); The Laundress Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Officers' Quarters (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Sisseton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); South Barracks (about 300 feet away); Commissary/Quartermaster Sergeant's Quarters (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eden.

Other markers no longer nearby. Quartermaster and Commissary Building (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been permanently removed); Commanding Officer's Quarters (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Also see . . . Fort Sisseton State Historic Park.

Magazine Marker (old marker) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, April 12, 2016

2. Magazine Marker (old marker)

(Submitted on February 3, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota.)

Magazine Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, April 12, 2016

3. Magazine Marker

Buildings to the South including the Magazine. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, April 12, 2016

4. Buildings to the South including the Magazine.

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 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 564 times since then and 8 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 3, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.