Vermillion in Clay County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Grand Lodge Constitution Site
First Baptist Church Site
August 8, 2021
1. Grand Lodge Constitution Site Marker
Grand Officers
Thos. H. Brown, M.W. Grand Master
F. J. Dewitt, R.W.D. Grand Master
C. G. Shaw, R.W.SR. Grand Warden
H. H. Blair, R.W.JR. Grand Warden
Geo. H. Hand, R.W. Grand Treasurer
Mark W. Bailey, R.W. Grand Secretary
The First Baptist Church erected in the Territory of Dakota
It stood on this site, and was the building in which the Grand Lodge was constituted (Marker Number 579.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the South Dakota State Historical Society Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 21, 1875.
Location. 42° 46.541′ N, 96° 55.885′ W. Marker is in Vermillion, South Dakota, in Clay County. It is at the intersection of South Dakota Street and West Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling south on South Dakota Street. Touch for map.
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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 Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Site of the First Permanent School House in Dakota Territory (within shouting distance of this marker); Lewis and Clark / Vermillion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Confluence of the Vermillion and Missouri Rivers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Welcome to Cotton Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Vermillion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Vermillion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Downtown Vermillion (approx. Ό mile away); The First Baptist Church, Vermillion, South Dakota (approx. Ό mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vermillion.
August 8, 2021
2. Grand Lodge Constitution Site Marker
August 8, 2021
3. Grand Lodge Constitution Site Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 11, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2021. This page has been viewed 368 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 9, 2021. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
