Flandreau in Moody County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
In Memory of Mrs. Joseph Thatcher
Erected 1937 by Moody County Y. C. L. (Marker Number 590.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • 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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Riverbend Meeting House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Flandreau (approx. 0.8 miles away); Waxdahl Claim Shack (approx. 0.8 miles away); Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Depot (approx. 0.8 miles away); Jones School District #60 (approx. 0.8 miles away); Flandreau Indian High School (approx. 1.3 miles away); Moody County Veterans Memorial (approx. 1˝ miles away); Wakpaipaksan Okodakiciye (approx. 1˝ 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.)
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