Pierre in Hughes County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Pierre Hill Historic District

Photographed by Connor Olson, March 23, 2021

1. Pierre Hill Historic District Marker

Inscription. As Pierre grew during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Pierre Hill became the most prestigious real estate in town. Business owners, lawyers, and judges all built homes on "the Hill.” Most of the Hill's houses were built during building booms between 1880 and 1912. The first boom came when the railroad arrived. A construction surge took place near the river, moving up the bluffs in a series of steps with the highest step reserved for the most luxurious houses. The second boom occurred when Pierre became the permanent state capital, federal money flowed into town, expanded westward.

In 1904, Civil War veteran Colonel E. P. Farr and his wife, Dr. Mary Noyes-Farr, built a Georgian Revival style home at 106 East Wynoka. The elegant house contained Palladian windows, lonic columns, elaborate exterior details, and a dining room mural. Colonel Farr served as Vice-President of the National Bank of Commerce; his wife was an osteopath and became the town's first woman doctor. Their grand home became one of Pierre's social centers. Governor Peter Norbeck lived in the house during his years in office

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from 1917 to 1921. Captions:
Pierre Hill Residential Historic District (outlined in black on this 1941 Sanborn map) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
Colonel E. P. and Dr. Mary Farr lived at 106 East Wynoka Street. The house was also home to Peter Norbeck from 1917 to 1921.

Erected by South Dakota State Historical Society; Dakota, Minnesota and Eastern Railroad Corporation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.

Location. 44° 22.344′ N, 100° 21.127′ W. Marker is in Pierre, South Dakota, in Hughes County. It is at the intersection of West Oak Street and West Broadway Ave, on the left when traveling west on West Oak Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 269 W Oak St, Pierre SD 57501, 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

Photographed by Connor Olson, March 23, 2021

2. Pierre Hill Historic District Marker

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: Mateer Park (here, next to this marker); John Sutherland and the Capital Fights (approx. 0.2 miles away); First and Only Hanging in Hughes County (approx. ¼ mile away); The Old Hughes County Court House (approx. ¼ mile away); Hughes County Courthouse / Site of First Library in Pierre (approx. ¼ mile away); Charles Hyde's Legacy (approx. 0.3 miles away); Dedicated to You, A Free Citizen in a Free Land (approx. half a mile away); Signing of the Constitution Monument (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pierre.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 24, 2021, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 449 times since then and 52 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 24, 2021, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.