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

Carnegie Library

August 29, 2021

1. Carnegie Library Marker

Inscription. The Wessington Springs Carnegie Library, built in 1917 at a cost of $7,000 is the last of 25 South Dakota public libraries financed by steel magnate Andrew Carnegie through the Carnegie Library Building Program. Since its formal opening on February 1, 1918, the building has been in continuous use as a library.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 1, 1918.

Location. 44° 4.755′ N, 98° 34.331′ W. Marker is in Wessington Springs, South Dakota, in Jerauld County. Marker is on West Main Street east of Dakota Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 109 W Main St, Wessington Springs SD 57382, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Stratton Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Jerauld County Courthouse (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wessington Springs' First Home (about 600 feet away); Wessington Springs, South Dakota Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away); Legion Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Municipal Field House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Neutral Ground

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Noble's Trail Campsite (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wessington Springs.

Wessington Springs Carnegie Library & Marker image. Click for full size.

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2. Wessington Springs Carnegie Library & Marker

National Register of Historic Places Marker image. Click for full size.

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3. National Register of Historic Places Marker

Listed on the Register in 1999.

Dedication Stone Marker image. Click for full size.

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4. Dedication Stone Marker

Dedicated to our pioneer fathers and mothers who climbed the hills and saw a vision beautiful built they here their homes and by labor gained contentment
-erected 1936

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2021. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 31, 2021. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.