Near Garretson in Minnehaha County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Village of Palisades
October 7, 2022
1. Village of Palisades Marker
Inscription.
Village of Palisades. . Settlers homesteaded in this area beginning in 1865. A feed and flour mill was built in the early 1870's, with power from a large wooden dam across Split Rock Creek east of this marker. A town, complete with three stores, livery barn, blacksmith shop, drug store, hotel (in a home) and a school grew in the vicinity of the mill. The railroad was completed in 1888., Silver was discovered downstream from this point in 1886. Over 300 claims were staked. The shaft of the mine, Merrimac Lode, can still be seen., In 1889 the town of Garretson was started at the junction of two railroads and buildings were moved from Palisades to that location., The mill foundation, mill race and tie bolts for the dam remain to mark the site of this pioneer village.
Settlers homesteaded in this area beginning in 1865. A feed and flour mill was built in the early 1870's, with power from a large wooden dam across Split Rock Creek east of this marker. A town, complete with three stores, livery barn, blacksmith shop, drug store, hotel (in a home) and a school grew in the vicinity of the mill. The railroad was completed in 1888.
Silver was discovered downstream from this point in 1886. Over 300 claims were staked. The shaft of the mine, Merrimac Lode, can still be seen.
In 1889 the town of Garretson was started at the junction of two railroads and buildings were moved from Palisades to that location.
The mill foundation, mill race and tie bolts for the dam remain to mark the site of this pioneer village.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 43° 41.279′ N, 96° 31.325′ W. Marker is near Garretson, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. Marker can be reached from 255th Street west of 485th Avenue. Located along the King and Queen Trail in Palisades State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 25491 485th Ave, Garretson SD 57030, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Palisades State Park (within shouting distance of this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2022. This page has been viewed 150 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on October 18, 2022.
