Milbank in Grant County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
American Legion Junior Baseball Monument
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1. American Legion Junior Baseball Monument
In this city, on July 17, 1925, by action of the South Dakota Department of the American Legion, the nation-wide organization of Legion Junior Baseball was first proposed as a program of service to the youth of America.Erected by Birch-Miller Post No. 9, American Legion, Milbank, South Dakota. (Marker Number 589.)
Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the South Dakota State Historical Society Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 17, 1925.
Location. 45° 13.146′ N, 96° 37.489′ W. Marker is in Milbank, South Dakota, in Grant County. Marker is at the intersection of East 4th Avenue (U.S. 12) and Dexter Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East 4th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Milbank SD 57252, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Grant County Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gen. A. A. Humphrey Post (approx. half a mile away); Grant County Court House Veterans Memorial (approx.
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2. American Legion Junior Baseball Monument
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3. American Legion Junior Baseball Monument, from the west
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4. American Legion Junior Baseball Monument, from the east
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5. Memorial Bench
Member First Legion Team 1930"
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2022. This page has been viewed 68 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 11, 2022.
