Flandreau in Moody County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Waxdahl Claim Shack

September 5, 2021

1. Waxdahl Claim Shack Marker

Inscription. In 1877, a young man named Nels Pederson Waxdahl, originally from Vaksdal, Norway, came to Moody County and built a small sod house in Grovena Township Section 20 in which he lived in for several years. On July 14, 1885, he married Rosina Miller. According to his descendants, Waxdahl hauled wood from Luverne, Minnesota to build the small 12' x 14' claim shack for his family. Waxdahl's homestead claim was granted on March 23, 1888.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Norwegian-Americans series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 23, 1888.

Location. 44° 2.959′ N, 96° 34.946′ W. Marker is in Flandreau, South Dakota, in Moody County. It is on East 2nd Avenue west of Water Street, on the right when traveling east. Located on the grounds of the Moody County Museum in Flandreau. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 706 E Pipestone Ave, Flandreau SD 57028, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East River

and in Greater Sioux Falls.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

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: Grow: 66/125 (here, next to this marker); Riverbend Meeting House (a few steps from this marker); Crescent Street Bridge Railing (within shouting distance of this marker); Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Depot (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Jones School District #60 (within shouting distance of this marker); Flandreau Antique Stone Pole Street Lamps (within shouting distance of this marker); Flandreau (within shouting distance of this marker); Moody County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flandreau.

September 5, 2021

2. Waxdahl Claim Shack & Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2021. This page has been viewed 402 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 7, 2021. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.