Rapid City in Pennington County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Landscapes
— Founders Park Plaza —
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1. Landscapes Marker
1. John W. Allen and Jake Claussen
2. John R. Brennan and Oscar Nicholson
3. Reddy Johnson
4. Noah Newbanks
5. Far north, lean-to type cabin, man named Lee
6. Man named Bunker
7. Frank P. Moulton, later Sheriff and U.S. Marshal
8. Captain E. Legro
9. Sam Scott
10. Town stable and corral
11. Rufus "Pap" Madison
12. A baker known as Dutch Joe
13. John G. Smith and Will R. Smith
14. Jacob Leedy
15. Block house
16, 17, 18 Cabins for visitors and transients
Ice rink in Halley Park from Hangman's Hill. James Halley II donated this land to Rapid City.
Crouch Line Depot
The Crouch Line ran from Rapid City to Mystic.
Grace French
Pioneer Artist who painted scenes of Rapid City.
Rapid Creek, whose clear, flowing water made Rapid City possible.
Quincy St. looking northward. Note the church spires on Kansas City St. in the background. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.
Location. 44° 5.085′ N, 103° 14.549′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rapid City's Founders (here, next to this marker); Pioneers and Native Americans (here, next to this marker); Welcome to Founders Park Plaza (here, next to this marker); Early Places (here, next to this marker); Follow the Horseshoes through Founders Park Plaza (here, next to this marker); Rapid Creek Flood Mark (a few steps from this marker); Rapid Trout (a few steps from this marker); The Eagles (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rapid City.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
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2. George B. Mansfield's drawing of Rapid City in 1876
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3. Landscapes Marker and other Founders Park Plaza Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2021. This page has been viewed 138 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on December 6, 2021. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 27, 2021. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
