Wessington Springs in Jerauld County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Legion Hill

August 29, 2021

1. Legion Hill Marker

Inscription. In the year 1934, this hill was designated as Legion Hill to honor the veterans of World War I. In this year of 2007, this plaque is being placed on Legion Hill to honor these veterans and all men and women from all branches of service, including the National Guard, who have served our country during times of war and peace and those who will serve our country in the future.

Erected 2007.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1934.

Location. 44° 4.685′ N, 98° 34.531′ W. Memorial is in Wessington Springs, South Dakota, in Jerauld County. It can be reached from Alene Avenue South south of 1st Street Southwest. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Wessington Springs SD 57382, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial 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 Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Legion Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); How Man Effects The Environment (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Grade Road (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bur Oak Tree (about 400 feet away); Wessington Springs' First Home (about 700 feet away); Barbed Wire (about 700 feet away); Neutral Ground

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(about 800 feet away); Noble's Trail Campsite (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wessington Springs.

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2. Legion Hill Marker

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3. Legion Hill Marker

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4. Legion Hill

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2021. This page has been viewed 340 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 31, 2021. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.