Near Bruce in Brookings County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Sutton Home Site
August 15, 2021
1. Sutton Home Site Marker
C. Z. Sutton came to the Oakwood Village in 1872 and in 1878 built a home on this site. It was dug into the hill so that the back and much of the sides were dirt. The front was field rock with mortar made himself by burning local limestone. The roof was made of poles overlaid with hay and dirt.This mound was made by Indians more than 800 years ago. They predated the Sioux who lived in the area when the pioneers first came here.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 44° 25.724′ N, 96° 58.97′ W. Marker is near Bruce, South Dakota, in Brookings County. Marker is on Oakwood Shoreline Drive, 0.1 miles north of 204th Street (County Road 6), on the left when traveling north. Located south of Oakwood Lakes State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bruce SD 57220, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Oakwood Lakes State Park (approx. one mile away); Oakwood (approx. 1.3 miles away); Oakwood Lakes Burial Mounds (approx. 1½ miles away); Significant Site
August 15, 2021
2. Sutton Home Site Marker
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More about this marker. Marker is in a poor and weathered condition.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2021. This page has been viewed 104 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2021. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
