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

Huron College

Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, June 26, 2021

1. Huron College Marker

Inscription. This marker commemorates the service by Huron College to higher education, the Church, and the people of South Dakota, 1883 - 1984 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.

Location. 44° 21.435′ N, 98° 13.064′ W. Marker is in Huron, South Dakota, in Beadle County. It is on Illinois Avenue Southwest. Located in Central Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 818 Illinois Ave SW, Huron SD, 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: William E. Ferguson Square (here, next to this marker); History of Huron College / Huron University (a few steps from this marker); Huron Public Library (approx. ¼ mile away); Campbell Park Historic District (approx. ¼ 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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Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, June 26, 2021

2. Huron College 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 263 times since then and 8 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.