Brandon in Minnehaha County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
McHardy Park
May 20, 2022
1. McHardy Park Marker
Inscription.
McHardy Park. . In 1870, Thorsten Lee homesteaded what is now part of McHardy Park. In 1972, owners Dr. Bryson and Hazel McHardy donated 35.85 acres of that land to Brandon Lions Club for park development. In 1973, lacking funds, the Lion's turned the property over to Minnehaha County and McHardy Park became the county's first developed park. In 1977 the park was annexed into the Brandon city limits. The National Guard built a 50-foot tower overlooking the park in 1983. The tower has become a landmark. Through the years, the McHardys have donated additional parcels of land, bringing the total to 74 acres. The Brandon Lions Club played a significant roll in developing the park to include a footbridge, shelters, picnic tables, parking, and playground equipment. In January of 2001, the county deeded the park to the city of Brandon. A special thanks to the McHardy family and the Brandon Lions Club for providing this beautiful park to the citizens of Brandon.
In 1870, Thorsten Lee homesteaded what is now part of McHardy Park. In 1972, owners Dr. Bryson and Hazel McHardy donated 35.85 acres of that land to Brandon Lions Club for park development. In 1973, lacking funds, the Lion's turned the property over to Minnehaha County and McHardy Park became the county's first developed park. In 1977 the park was annexed into the Brandon city limits. The National Guard built a 50-foot tower overlooking the park in 1983. The tower has become a landmark. Through the years, the McHardys have donated additional parcels of land, bringing the total to 74 acres. The Brandon Lions Club played a significant roll in developing the park to include a footbridge, shelters, picnic tables, parking, and playground equipment. In January of 2001, the county deeded the park to the city of Brandon. A special thanks to the McHardy family and the Brandon Lions Club for providing this beautiful park to the citizens of Brandon.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.
Location. 43° 35.222′ N, 96° 34.114′ W. Marker is in Brandon, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. Marker can be reached from South McHardy Road, 0.1 miles south of East Aspen Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Located
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in McHardy Park in Brandon. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Brandon SD 57005, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2022. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 29, 2022.
