Dell Rapids in Minnehaha County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Dell Rapids
October 8, 2022
1. Dell Rapids Marker
Minnehaha Co. - Population 2145 in 1965
Named after the dells and rapids of the Big Sioux River, which flows through the town and reminded settlers of the dells of the Wisconsin River. First surveyed in 1859 and sub-divided in 1864. Settlement began in 1868. Named Dell City and incorporated in 1871.
Present name was adopted in 1872.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 43° 49.327′ N, 96° 42.249′ W. Marker is in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. It is at the intersection of East 3rd Street and Washington Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East 3rd Street. 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 Ruperts 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: Railroad Caboose (within shouting distance of this marker); To Gina Smith Campbell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mill Wheel (approx. 0.6 miles away); 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
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2. Dell Rapids Marker, from the west
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3. Dell Rapids Marker & Dell Rapids City Park
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 20, 2022. This page has been viewed 554 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 20, 2022.
