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Huron in Beadle County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
 

William E. Ferguson Square

 
 
William E. Ferguson Square Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, June 26, 2021
1. William E. Ferguson Square Marker
Inscription.

Planted in memory
of his 30 years of dedicated service
to Huron College
1944 - 1974

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1944.
 
Location. 44° 21.434′ N, 98° 13.063′ W. Marker is in Huron, South Dakota, in Beadle County. It is on Illinois Avenue Southwest. Marker is located in Central Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 818 Illinois Avenue South West, Huron SD 57350, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East River and specifically in the James River Valley. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, 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: Huron College (here, next to this marker); History of Huron College / Huron University (a few steps from this marker); Huron Public Library (approx. Ό mile away); Campbell Park Historic District (approx. Ό mile away); Dr. Paul H. Hohm (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dr. Howard L. Saylor, Jr. (approx. 0.4 miles away); Welcome to Legacy Park Garden! (approx. 0.4 miles away); Dr. Jeffrey S. Wheeler (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huron.
 
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William E. Ferguson Square Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, June 26, 2021
2. William E. Ferguson Square Marker
Central Park image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, June 26, 2021
3. Central Park
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2021, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2021, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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