Dell Rapids in Minnehaha County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Railroad Caboose

October 8, 2022

1. Railroad Caboose Marker

Inscription. This caboose was donated to the city of Dell Rapids by L.G. Everist Inc. in appreciation to the Milwaukee Railroad for 100 years of service to the Dell Rapids Community.

The Milwaukee Railroad first arrived in Dell Rapids on September 17th, 1880 at a cost to the city of $1000.00 The occasion was celebrated with a Parade, Speakers, and ringing of church bells.

Until 1980 the Milwaukee Railroad had carried passengers, freight and supplies to and from the City of Dell Rapids.

In 1980 the D & I Railroad began freight service to Dell Rapids and the quarry.

Erected by Optimist International.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is September 17, 1880.

Location. 43° 49.317′ N, 96° 42.284′ W. Marker is in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. It is on East 3rd Street west of Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Located in Dell Rapids City Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dell Rapids SD 57022, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, 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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Dell Rapids (within shouting distance of this marker); To Gina Smith Campbell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mill Wheel (approx. 0.6 miles away);

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1938 National Corn Husking Contest (approx. 1.9 miles away); Saint Olaf Roller Mill and Power Dam (approx. 4.3 miles away); Sioux Valley Baptist Church (approx. 4½ miles away); Tribute to Pioneers Nels and Carrie Norgaard (approx. 4.6 miles away); Willow Creek Lutheran Church (approx. 5.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dell Rapids.

October 8, 2022

2. Railroad Caboose & Marker

October 8, 2022

3. Railroad Caboose & Marker

Inside the Railroad Caboose image. Click for full size.

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4. Inside the Railroad Caboose

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2022. This page has been viewed 305 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 20, 2022.