Near Reliance in Lyman County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Historic Highway
October 18, 2021
1. Historic Highway Marker
White River has been so called since Perrin de Lac camped near mouth and met Cheyennes in 1802. 16 Sept. 1804 Sgt. Patrick Gass and Reuben Fields reconnoitering were at this point.Erected 1956 by John B. Byre and State Highway Commission. (Marker Number 188.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Native Americans • Roads & Vehicles • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the South Dakota State Historical Society Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 16, 1802.
Location. 43° 44.927′ N, 99° 33.191′ W. Marker is near Reliance, South Dakota, in Lyman County. Marker is on State Highway 47, 4 miles south of 248th Street (County Road 6), on the left when traveling south. The marker stands just northeast of White River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Reliance SD 57569, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. This was until 1953 American Island (approx. 10.8 miles away).
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2. Historic Highway Marker
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3. Historic Highway Marker
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4. White River, nearby
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2021. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 25, 2021. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
