Lake Norden in Hamlin County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Larry D. Steffensen

Mayor of Lake Norden

September 3, 2022

1. Larry D. Steffensen Marker

Inscription. Larry D. Steffensen
November 11, 1937 – February 23, 2004
Mayor of Lake Norden
1969 – 2004
Mayor Larry Steffensen worked unceasingly for our community. Much of the progress that you see in our town today is a result of the efforts and visions of a man that worked generously and diligently to provide a greater quality of life for everyone. Born on a farm near Lake Norden, Larry Steffensen graduated from Lake Norden High School in 1955. He continued his education by attending South Dakota State University. During his thirty-five year reign as Mayor of Lake Norden, Larry Steffensen continued to promote our town as an excellent place to live and invest. Mayor Steffensen was determined to see Lake Norden grow and prosper. Mayor Steffensen was to Lake Norden, what all successful small towns desperately need, a leader with a vision and passion for his hometown. In addition to his all encompassing commitment to various community activities over the years, Mayor Steffensen excelled as a loving husband, father and grandfather who raised his family with strong moral values.

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community in remembering Mayor Larry Steffensen as a man with a dream, dedicated to the economic development and well being of the town of Lake Norden.

Erected by Davisco Foods International.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.

Location. 44° 34.84′ N, 97° 12.655′ W. Marker is in Lake Norden, South Dakota, in Hamlin County. It is at the intersection of Main Avenue and Dakota Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lake Norden SD 57248, 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 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies:

Larry D. Steffensen Marker, from the east image. Click for full size.

September 3, 2022

2. Larry D. Steffensen Marker, from the east

South Dakota Central Railroad (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Armed Services Memorial (about 600 feet away); Dolph (approx. 2.9 miles away); Hamlin County South Dakota Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.3 miles away); Historic Area (approx. 6.9 miles away); Civilian Conservation Corps Camp (approx. 7.8 miles away); Hamlin Co. (approx. 7.8 miles away); Laketon Post Office / Oakwood Post Office (approx. 8.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lake Norden.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 11, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 21, 2022. This page has been viewed 218 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 21, 2022.