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

8th Street Bridge

March 26, 2022

1. 8th Street Bridge Marker

Inscription. This is the location of the first bridge to span the Big Sioux River at Sioux Falls. Built in 1876, the original bridge was washed out in the flood of 1881. The present bridge is an earth filled, three span arch bridge, which was considered an engineering masterpiece at the time of its construction in 1912. The bridge was renovated in 1977 and again in 2020.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. 43° 32.922′ N, 96° 43.57′ W. Marker is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. It is in Downtown. It is on East 8th Street east of North Phillips Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Located on the north railing on the west side of the Eighth Street Bridge in Downtown Sioux Falls. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 N Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls SD 57104, 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 walking distance of this marker: Traverse (a few steps from this marker); Overflow (a few steps from this marker); Course (a few steps from this marker); Launch (a few steps from this marker); Cigar Manufacturing (within shouting distance of this marker); Josiah Phillips (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Cascade Mill (within shouting distance of this marker); Mill Dam Tragedy (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sioux Falls.

March 26, 2022

2. 8th Street Bridge Marker

8th Street Bridge, from the southeast image. Click for full size.

March 26, 2022

3. 8th Street Bridge, from the southeast

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2022. This page has been viewed 696 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 4, 2022.