Near Sturgis in Meade County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Dr. F. V. Hayden
Geologist of
the U.S.
ascended
this Mt. on
Mar. 9, 1855
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is March 9, 1855.
Location. 44° 28.062′ N, 103° 25.255′ W. Marker is near Sturgis, South Dakota, in Meade County. Marker is on Centennial Trail (State Highway 79). The Marker is located at the Bear Butte State Park near the Education Center. Bear Butte State Park is open year round. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20250 Hwy 79, Sturgis SD 57785, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Thomas E. Odell (here, next to this marker); Capt. William F. Raynolds (here, next to this marker); Bear Butte (here, next to this marker); Lakota Holy Man, Visionary, Ambassador, Healer and Storyteller (here, next to this marker); Sacred Mountain of the Plains Indians (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Bear Butte (a few steps from this marker); Camp J.G. Sturgis / Scooptown (approx. 2 miles away); a different marker also named Bear Butte (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sturgis.
Also see . . . Bear Butte State Park. (Submitted on May 3, 2021, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2021, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 149 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 3, 2021, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.