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

1888

The Railroad Arrives

Photographed by Connor Olson, March 20, 2022

1. 1888 Marker

Inscription. In 1888, the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad Company completed their route between Rock Rapids, Iowa, and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Regional residents viewed the railroad's arrival as a sign of progress, but portions of the site were damaged. In addition to the gravel mining, the rail line passed through mounds and village remains, leaving no trace of what had been destroyed.

Erected by South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.

Location. 43° 28.652′ N, 96° 35.648′ W. Marker is near Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Lincoln County. It can be reached from 480th Avenue (County Highway 135) north of 270th Street, on the right when traveling north. Located behind the visitor center, Good Earth State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26924 480th Ave, Sioux Falls SD 57108, 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: 1870s to the Present (here, next to this marker); 1870s (a few steps from this marker); 1980s (a few steps from this marker); Why the Name “Good Earth”?

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(a few steps from this marker); 1714 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1600s (within shouting distance of this marker); 1300s (within shouting distance of this marker); Sacred Images (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sioux Falls.

Photographed by Connor Olson, March 20, 2022

2. 1888 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2022, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2022, by Connor Olson of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.