Downtown in Sioux Falls in Minnehaha County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Nils A. Boe

23rd Governor of South Dakota

October 23, 2021

1. Nils A. Boe Marker

Inscription. Nils A. Boe was born on September 10, 1913 in Baltic. The son of a Norwegian Lutheran minister, he came to Sioux Falls as a child and graduated from Washington High School. Boe earned his bachelor's and law degrees from the University of Wisconsin, served as deputy state's attorney for Minnehaha County, and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.

From 1951 to 1959, Boe served in the State House of Representatives, becoming Speaker of the House. He was elected Lieutenant Governor in 1962 and Governor of South Dakota in 1964.

In his two terms as governor, Boe prioritized education by supporting the creation of four technical institutes, the establishment of South Dakota Public Broadcasting, and the reorganization of rural school districts. He also emphasized efficient management and modernization in state government, moving to annual budgeting and adoption of the Uniform Commercial Code.

Boe later served as White House Director of Intergovernmental Relations and as a Judge of the U.S. Customs Court in New York City. He retired to Sioux Falls, where he died in 1992.

Nils A. Boe never lost the courage of his convictions. He was a strong and able Governor and a dedicated public servant.

Erected 2016. (Marker Number 711.)

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historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the South Dakota State Historical Society Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 10, 1913.

Location. 43° 32.661′ N, 96° 43.709′ W. Marker is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Avenue and West 11th Street (State Highway 42), on the right when traveling south on South Main Avenue. The marker is located in the northeast corner of the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls SD 57104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lt. Jonas Lien (a few steps from this marker); Washington High School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sculptor H. Daniel Webster (about 300 feet away); Radio Station WFAT (about 400 feet away); The First School House (about 400 feet away); Official Olympic Flagpole (about 400 feet away); Eliza Tupper Wilkes (about 400 feet away); First Lutheran Church (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sioux Falls.

Nils A. Boe Marker and Washington High School (now the Washington Pavilion) image. Click for full size.

October 23, 2021

2. Nils A. Boe Marker and Washington High School (now the Washington Pavilion)

Nils A. Boe Marker, from the south image. Click for full size.

October 23, 2021

3. Nils A. Boe Marker, from the south

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2021. This page has been viewed 103 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2021. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.