Meckling in Clay County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Meckling & Lincoln

August 8, 2021

1. Meckling & Lincoln Marker

Inscription. Named for a grading contractor on the Dakota Southern Railway, built in 1872. George W. Gilbert became the first postmaster on 29 April 1873. Prior to that Lincoln Post Office, Charles M. Taylor, Postmaster, 27 July 1864 was nearby to the south. In 1869, it was a mile southwest and in 1889, four miles south. Hans S. Myron was the Lincoln Postmaster from 1873 to 1893.

Erected 1966 by Citizens State Bank & State Highway Commission. (Marker Number 414.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the South Dakota State Historical Society Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 29, 1873.

Location. 42° 50.512′ N, 97° 4.132′ W. Marker is in Meckling, South Dakota, in Clay County. Marker is on Main Street south of State Route 50, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Vermillion SD 57069, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Meckling (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Post Vermillion Or Dickson's Post (approx. 5½ miles away); From Lewis and Clark to the Future (approx. 6 miles away); Spirit Mound

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(approx. 6 miles away); Canotina Paha | Mountain of Little People (approx. 6 miles away); Lewis and Clark Visit Spirit Mound (approx. 6 miles away); Lewis and Clark Were Here...and Here... (approx. 6 miles away); Daughters of the American Revolution Spirit Mound Monument (approx. 6 miles away).

More about this marker. Marker has been damaged and repaired.

August 8, 2021

2. Meckling & Lincoln Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 12, 2021. This page has been viewed 169 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 12, 2021. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.