Near Sioux Falls in Lincoln County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
1980s
Suburban Expansion
October 30, 2022
1. 1980s Marker
Inscription.
1980s. Suburban Expansion. During the 1980s, suburban expansion from Sioux Falls and gravel quarrying in Iowa became two significant threats to Blood Run National Historic Landmark. Concern that the landmark was endangered sparked efforts to preserve the site. Both states began purchasing land, in part to protect threatened landscapes from new housing developments. Areas that could be quarried were limited. In some spots, salvage archaeology occurred before artifacts could be destroyed by active quarries.
During the 1980s, suburban expansion from Sioux Falls and gravel quarrying in Iowa became two significant threats to Blood Run National Historic Landmark. Concern that the landmark was endangered sparked efforts to preserve the site. Both states began purchasing land, in part to protect threatened landscapes from new housing developments. Areas that could be quarried were limited. In some spots, salvage archaeology occurred before artifacts could be destroyed by active quarries.
Location. 43° 28.657′ N, 96° 35.655′ W. Marker is near Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Lincoln County. Marker can be reached from 480th Avenue (County Highway 135) ¼ mile south of 269th Street (County Highway 102). Located by the Good Earth State Park visitor center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26924 480th Ave, Sioux Falls SD 57108, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Why the Name “Good Earth”? (here, next to this marker); 1870s to the Present (a few steps from this marker); 1888 (a few steps from this marker); 1870s (within shouting distance of this marker); 1714 (within shouting distance of this marker); 1600s
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(within shouting distance of this marker); 1300s (within shouting distance of this marker); Sacred Images (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sioux Falls.
October 30, 2022
2. 1980s Marker
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