Near Sioux Falls in Lincoln County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

1870s

Euro-American Settlers

October 30, 2022

1. 1870s Marker

Inscription. In 1858, most of the Yankton Sioux were pushed west of the Missouri River. This move opened their former homeland to Euro-American settlement. While the onset of the Civil War slowed settlement in the region, Euro-American settlers began streaming into the area after the war. Much of this immigration came from Scandinavian countries. The Lommen and Risty families came from Norway to homestead here. Across the river, the Johnson family was one of many from Sweden.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 43° 28.646′ N, 96° 35.642′ W. Marker is near Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Lincoln County. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in East River.

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 walking distance of this marker: 1714 (a few steps from this marker); 1888 (a few steps from this marker); 1870s to the Present (a few steps from this marker); 1600s (within shouting distance of this marker); 1980s

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Why the Name “Good Earth”? (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. 1870s Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2022. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2022.