Near Frederick in Brown County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Tveit Homestead
September 17, 2022
1. Tveit Homestead Marker
Tveit Homestead
Claimed in October 1882 by Iver Lars Tveit
Iver brought his bride Marta here in 1883, then his parents Lars & Ragnhilde in 1885
These Tveits were born and raised here: Lewis, Belle, Hilda, Andrew, Sophie, Martin, John and Bill
Members of the four generations that followed returned to these roots July 2009 to remember and honor the heritage they left us.
Erected 2009 by descendants of the Tveits.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1882.
Location. 45° 46.397′ N, 98° 24.859′ W. Marker is near Frederick, South Dakota, in Brown County. Marker is on 391st Avenue (County Road 14) 0.7 miles north of 112th Street (State Highway 10), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Frederick SD 57441, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Aurland (approx. 0.2 miles away); Philip Cain Gelling Homestead (approx. half a mile away); Songbirds (approx. 6.2 miles away); Waterfowl (approx. 6.2 miles away); Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge (approx.
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September 17, 2022
2. Tveit Homestead Marker, from the west
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2022. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 24, 2022.
