Near Madison in Lake County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Historic Cabin

August 8, 2022

1. Historic Cabin Marker

Inscription. This log structure was constructed in 1871 for the Herman Luce family. One of the three original homesteaders in this area, Herman Luce contributed to the establishment of Lake County. The log structure housed many families over the years, and stands as a reminder of the strength and perseverance of the pioneers. The cemetery behind the cabin is the burial site for four Luce family members: Mrs. Mary Luce, who died of serious burns; Mary's brother, who died in a blizzard; Mary's mother; and one daughter who died of chicken pox at age 8. Contact park staff for more information.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.

Location. 43° 59.503′ N, 97° 9.96′ W. Marker is near Madison, South Dakota, in Lake County. It is on State Park Drive 0.4 miles west of 234th Street (State Highway 236), on the left when traveling west. Located in Lake Herman State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 23409 State Park Dr, Madison SD 57042, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in East River

and in Greater Sioux Falls.

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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The 37-Star Flag (within shouting distance of this marker); Luce Historic Cabin Restoration Project (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapel Car Emmanuel (approx. one mile away); Ash Grove Seventh-Day Adventist Church (approx. one mile away); Thormodsgaard Log Home (approx. one mile away); Madison Depot (approx. 2.7 miles away); Lake County Courthouse Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.9 miles away); Memorial Creek Walls (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Madison.

Other markers no longer nearby. Here in April 1857 (was approx. 0.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing); Lake Herman - Historic Points

Historic Cabin Marker, Luce Cabin, and Luce Family Cemetery image. Click for full size.

August 8, 2022

2. Historic Cabin Marker, Luce Cabin, and Luce Family Cemetery

(was approx. 1.1 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Luce Historic Cabin image. Click for full size.

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3. Luce Historic Cabin

Luce Family Cemetery image. Click for full size.

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4. Luce Family Cemetery

John Abbot - Mary Luce's brother. Died when lost in a blizzard.
Mary Abbot Luce - the second wife of Herman Luce. Died from injuries in accidental fire.
Mary Holmes Abbot - Mary Abbot Luce's mother. Died of natural cause.
Mary Luce - daughter of Mary and Herman Luce. Died of chicken pox.

Luce Cabin Interior image. Click for full size.

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5. Luce Cabin Interior

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6. Luce Cabin Interior

Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2022. This page has been viewed 665 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on September 2, 2022.