Wessington Springs in Jerauld County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Wessington Springs Trivia
August 29, 2021
1. Wessington Springs Trivia Marker
Inscription.
Wessington Springs Trivia. . Springs that flow into the park along with an old legend about a trapper named Wessington is how Wessington Springs got its name. Legend has it that Wessington was burned by the Indians while tied to a tree in what is now the city park. Our First Settler was Levi Hain and his wife Maribee who originally had a sod house, but then changed to a log cabin. The only evidence is an indention in the ground west of the ball park concession stand. Our town was originally named Wessington in 1878, Elmer in 1882 and finally Wessington Springs in 1884. Did you know that Wessington Springs, South Dakota and Truth or Consequences, New Mexico are some of the longest postal addresses in the nation?
Springs that flow into the park along with an old legend about a trapper named Wessington is how Wessington Springs got its name. Legend has it that Wessington was burned by the Indians while tied to a tree in what is now the city park. Our First Settler was Levi Hain & his wife Maribee who originally had a sod house, but then changed to a log cabin. The only evidence is an indention in the ground west of the ball park concession stand. Our town was originally named Wessington in 1878, Elmer in 1882 and finally Wessington Springs in 1884. Did you know that Wessington Springs, South Dakota and Truth or Consequences, New Mexico are some of the longest postal addresses in the nation?
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 44° 4.582′ N, 98° 34.413′ W. Marker is in Wessington Springs, South Dakota, in Jerauld County. It is on College Avenue South 0.2 miles south of West Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Located in Wessington Springs City Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wessington Springs SD 57382, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in East River and specifically in the James River Valley. 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: Noble's Trail Campsite (within shouting distance of this marker); Neutral Ground (within shouting distance of this marker); City Park
Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2021. This page has been viewed 463 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 31, 2021. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
