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

The Miniature Village

— McKennan Park —

November 22, 2021

1. The Miniature Village Marker

Inscription. Built in 1931 by Park Employees, the Miniature Rock Garden and Village was located northeast of the Formal Gardens near the Park Greenhouses. Boasting a miniature town with homes, a church, light and power buildings, a model railroad, and a goldfish pond, the Miniature Village captivated the interest of children and other park goers for thirty years until 1961 when it had to be removed due to damage.

"McKennan Park was magical to me when I was a child. I remember pulling myself up on the garden wall to look at the Miniature Village - an image that is still clear to me today especially the church and goldfish pond with the little fisherman."

Erected by Friends of McKennan Park Neighborhood Association with grants by City of Sioux Falls Neighborhood Association Program and Mary Chilton Chapter NSDAR Foundation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1931.

Location. 43° 31.943′ N, 96° 43.349′ W. Marker is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. Marker can be reached from South 4th Avenue, 0.1 miles south of East 21st Street, on the right when traveling south. Located in McKennan Park, west of the restrooms and north of the parking lot. Touch for map

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. Marker is at or near this postal address: 400 E 26th St, Sioux Falls SD 57105, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Park Born in Controversy / McKennan Park Zoo (within shouting distance of this marker); McKennan Park World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Lady Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); The Formal Gardens, Caretaker's Lodge & Greenhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tennis Courts (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sunken Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. Melvin Grigsby (1845-1917) (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pillars of the Nation (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sioux Falls.

The Miniature Village Marker in McKennan Park image. Click for full size.

November 22, 2021

2. The Miniature Village Marker in McKennan Park

Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 23, 2021. This page has been viewed 348 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 23, 2021. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.