Downtown in Sioux Falls in Minnehaha County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Site of Fort Sod
February 6, 2022
1. Site of Fort Sod Marker
Fort Sod,
the first fortification in Sioux Falls,
South Dakota, erected in 1858
From this fort an attack of Indians
was repelled by a brave group of
thirty five men and one woman
Erected 1928 by Mary Chilton Chapter D. A. R.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 43° 32.753′ N, 96° 43.472′ W. Marker is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on East 10th Street (State Highway 42) west of South Second Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Located at Kirby Dog Park in Sioux Falls. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 S 2nd 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. Fort Sod (here, next to this marker); The Gaslight Era (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Yesterday (about 300 feet away); Incident at Fort Sod (about 400 feet away); Thomas L. Fawick (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Fort Sod
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Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker.
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2. Site of Fort Sod Marker
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3. Site of Fort Sod Marker, from the west
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4. Site of Fort Sod Marker, from the east
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5. Kirby Dog Park at Fort Sod
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 15, 2022. This page has been viewed 258 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 15, 2022.
