Near Canistota in McCook County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Rumpus Ridge
The first building was begun in 1923 and was located on the Waechter farm 5 miles southeast of Canistota. This building was destroyed by fire in 1929. A new building was constructed to the northwest of the original business. In 1977, a new facility was built across the road.
There was also a Farmer’s Union in Canistota when Local 253 was organized. The mail from the two businesses was often confused. It was decided that this condition caused a lot of rumpus; therefore Local 253 became Rumpus Ridge.
Rumpus Ridge was a center for commerce and social gatherings. Farmers from the surrounding area sold cream and eggs, and bought groceries, feed, seed, other supplies, and their famous 4 scoop nickel ice cream cone.
Erected 2018 by the State of South Dakota. (Marker Number 721.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the South Dakota State Historical Society Markers series list.
Location. 43° 34.823′ N, 97° 11.319′ W. Marker is near Canistota, South Dakota, in McCook County. Marker is on 451st Street, 0.4 miles south of 262nd Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26249 451st Ave, Canistota SD 57012, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dam and Spillway (approx. 1.1 miles away); Otter Stream (approx. 1.3 miles away); Canistota Veterans Memorial (approx. 5½ miles away); Pumpkin Center (approx. 5.6 miles away); Turner County, South Dakota Veterans Memorial (approx. 13.2 miles away); J.W. "Father" Turner (approx. 13.2 miles away); Our Congregations (approx. 13.3 miles away); Doug Horsted (approx. 13.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canistota.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2020, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 598 times since then and 112 times this year. Last updated on August 19, 2021. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2020, by Roger Dean Meyer of Yankton, South Dakota. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.