Hayes in Stanley County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Early Western Highway

Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, June 10, 2016

1. Early Western Highway Marker

Inscription. Fur trade route from Missouri River, Ft. Tecumseh (Pierre) to Ft. William (1832). John (1834) later Laramie via Badlands Pass S of Scenic and White and Niobrara Rivers. Harney’s Expedition (1855) to overawe the Sioux and 1876-88 Stage and Wagon Route, Ft. Pierre to Deadwood. (Marker Number 263.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the South Dakota State Historical Society Markers series list.

Location. 44° 22.3′ N, 100° 58.575′ W. Marker is in Hayes, South Dakota, in Stanley County. Marker is on U.S. 14, 0.1 miles west of Diamond Willow Place. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Hayes SD 57537, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Plum Creek Waterhole (approx. 7.8 miles away); Deadwood Trail Went S.W. (approx. 7.8 miles away).

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Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, June 10, 2016

2. Early Western Highway Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 21, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 439 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on August 20, 2021, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 5, 2017, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.