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Near Forestburg in Sanborn County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
 

Col. W. H. Nobles

 
 
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1. Col. W. H. Nobles Marker
Inscription. Col. W. H. Nobles in 1857 constructed this ford over the James River on the Fort Ridgeley and South Pass Wagon Road. (Marker Number 562.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & VehiclesWaterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the South Dakota State Historical Society Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
 
Location. 44° 7.779′ N, 98° 5.445′ W. Marker is near Forestburg, South Dakota, in Sanborn County. Marker is on 406th Avenue, 0.8 miles south of 224th Street (County Road 15), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Artesian SD 57314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Forestburg Roadside Park (approx. 7.2 miles away); Ruskin Park (approx. 8.2 miles away); Sanborn County Veterans Memorial (approx. 10.7 miles away); In Memorium (approx. 11.4 miles away).
 
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Col. W. H. Nobles Marker image. Click for full size.
August 30, 2021
2. Col. W. H. Nobles Marker
Col. W. H. Nobles Marker image. Click for full size.
August 30, 2021
3. Col. W. H. Nobles Marker
Col. W. H. Nobles Marker, with the James River in the background image. Click for full size.
August 30, 2021
4. Col. W. H. Nobles Marker, with the James River in the background
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2021. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 1, 2021. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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