Near Peever in Roberts County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

John Otherday

1801-1869

May 6, 2022

1. John Otherday Marker

Inscription. Born at Swan Lake, Minnesota, and converted to Christianity by Protestant Missionaries. In 1857, he led in rescue of Abbie Gardner, from Hostile Indians, on James River (near Redfield) and in 1862 rendered heroic service protecting the whites during Minnesota uprising. Buried on Big Coulee Creek, 12 miles N of Wilmot, his body brought here 1926.

Erected 1962 by Roberts County and State Historical Societies. (Marker Number 353.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Indigenous Peoples and Communities. In addition, it is included in the South Dakota State Historical Society Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.

Location. 45° 27.719′ N, 97° 3.183′ W. Marker is near Peever, South Dakota, in Roberts County. It can be reached from BIA 200 1.8 miles west of Whipple Road (County Highway 34), on the left when traveling west. Located in Ascension (Iyakaptapi) Presbyterian Cemetery in the Big Coulee District of the Lake Traverse Reservation. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Peever SD 57257, United States

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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 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Whetstone Valley Rest Area (approx. 4½ miles away); Zoar Lutheran Church (approx. 10.7 miles away); Roberts County / Grant County (approx. 11 miles away); Roberts County / Day County South Dakota (approx. 12 miles away); Wadsworth Trail (approx. 13.7 miles away in Minnesota); Dedicated To All Veterans (approx. 13.7 miles away); Stones from Log Flour Mill (approx. 14 miles away); Roberts County Veterans Memorial (approx. 14 miles away).

John Otherday Marker & Ascension (Iyakaptapi) Presbyterian Church image. Click for full size.

May 6, 2022

2. John Otherday Marker & Ascension (Iyakaptapi) Presbyterian Church

John Otherday Marker, from the west image. Click for full size.

May 6, 2022

3. John Otherday Marker, from the west

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