Near Jefferson in Union County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Fourteen Mile House

January 8, 2022

1. Fourteen Mile House Marker

Inscription. Just 14 miles from Sioux City on the Military Road from that place to Ft. Randall, this house was built of logs by Francis Reandeau about 1861. A Frenchman, he and his son, Lyzimon, whose name is carved on one of the original logs, ran this stage stop, tavern and store for over a decade until the new Dakota Southern Railway came by in 1872. A wall, highly polished, of the original structure is to be seen within, which has been recently renovated by Francis Chicoine, its owner.

Erected 1966 by Francis Chicoine and State Historical Society. (Marker Number 422.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the South Dakota State Historical Society Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 42° 37.515′ N, 96° 35.297′ W. Marker is near Jefferson, South Dakota, in Union County. It is on County Road 1B 0.1 miles north of 481st Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elk Point SD 57025, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East River.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Flour Mill in Dakota (approx. 1.9 miles away); St. Peter's Church Jefferson (approx. 2.1 miles

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away); Grasshopper Cross (approx. 2.1 miles away); Postmasters Jefferson (approx. 2.1 miles away); Twelve Mile House (approx. 2½ miles away); a different marker also named Grasshopper Cross (approx. 2½ miles away); First Election in Northwestern United States (approx. 6.4 miles away); Ponca State Park (approx. 6½ miles away in Nebraska). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson.

Fourteen Mile House Marker, from the southwest image. Click for full size.

January 8, 2022

2. Fourteen Mile House Marker, from the southwest

Fourteen Mile House Marker, from the northwest image. Click for full size.

January 8, 2022

3. Fourteen Mile House Marker, from the northwest

Fourteen Mile House and Marker image. Click for full size.

January 8, 2022

4. Fourteen Mile House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2022. This page has been viewed 877 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 12, 2022. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.