Near Garretson in Minnehaha County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Eleven Original Pioneer Families
October 8, 2022
1. Eleven Original Pioneer Families Marker
Within short distance of this hill of peace eleven original pioneer families came in 1873 to claim the land and to give us birth
Johannes E. Berdahl · Mrs. Lars Brandvold · C. O. Henjum · Synneve Henjum · Thor Hermanson · Olaus Jenson · Johannes Loftesness · Mrs. Margaret Powers · Allen Powers · John Powers · Herman Wangsness · William Tobin
Placed by their descendants August 4, 1973
To the glory of God and thanks for their lives
The Eleven Covered Wagon Centennial Committee
Erected 1973 by the Eleven Covered Wagon Centennial Committee, descendants of the eleven original pioneer families.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 43° 43.909′ N, 96° 35.387′ W. Marker is near Garretson, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. Marker can be reached from 252nd Street east of 481st Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Located in Norway Lutheran Cemetery in rural Garretson. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Norway Lutheran Church (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Norway Lutheran Church (a few steps from this marker);
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October 8, 2022
2. Eleven Original Pioneer Families Marker in Norway Lutheran Cemetery
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