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

In Memory of Mrs. Joseph Thatcher

September 5, 2021

1. In Memory of Mrs. Joseph Thatcher Marker

Inscription. One of the captives of the Spirit Lake Massacre, who was drowned while crossing the Big Sioux River, in April 1857, about 300 yards east of this point.

Erected 1937 by Moody County Y. C. L. (Marker Number 590.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the South Dakota State Historical Society Markers series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1857.

Location. 44° 3.143′ N, 96° 33.973′ W. Marker is in Flandreau, South Dakota, in Moody County. It is on Flandreau Park Road 0.3 miles north of 230th Street, on the right when traveling north. Located in Flandreau City Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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,

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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: Crescent Street Bridge Railing (approx. 0.8 miles away); Riverbend Meeting House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Flandreau Antique Stone Pole Street Lamps (approx. 0.8 miles away); Flandreau (approx. 0.8 miles away); Waxdahl Claim Shack (approx. 0.8 miles away); Grow: 66/125 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Depot (approx. 0.8 miles away); Jones School District #60 (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flandreau.

Also see . . . Wikipedia article on the Spirit Lake Massacre. (Submitted on September 9, 2021.)

In Memory of Mrs. Joseph Thatcher Monument image. Click for full size.

September 5, 2021

2. In Memory of Mrs. Joseph Thatcher Monument

In Memory of Mrs. Joseph Thatcher Marker & Monument at Flandreau City Park image. Click for full size.

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3. In Memory of Mrs. Joseph Thatcher Marker & Monument at Flandreau City Park

Mrs. Joseph Thatcher Monument Restoration Plaque image. Click for full size.

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4. Mrs. Joseph Thatcher Monument Restoration Plaque

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2021. This page has been viewed 516 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 7, 2021. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.