Vermillion in Clay County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

W. O. "Doc" Farber

1910-2007

April 15, 2023

1. W. O. "Doc" Farber Marker

Inscription. Doc Farber devoted his life to teaching, challenging his students, and improving government at the local, state, national and international levels. Born and raised in Illinois, he came to USD in 1935, served as Chairman of the Department of Political Science from 1938 to 1976 (with intervening WWII duty), and spent his remaining 31 years mentoring students, advising department graduates, and reforming government.

Reflecting on his career, Doc noted that he and his former students "have tried to leave the world a better place than we found it and will keep trying." Present and future USD political science students can honor Doc's legacy by continuing this mission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 42° 47.035′ N, 96° 55.404′ W. Marker is in Vermillion, South Dakota, in Clay County. It can be reached from East Campus Drive west of North Pine Street, on the left when traveling west. Located on the USD campus, west of Dakota Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 414 E Clark St, Vermillion SD 57069,

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United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East River.

It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor,

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: Old Main (within shouting distance of this marker); University of South Dakota (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Col. George E. "Bud" Day (approx. ¼ mile away); Capt. Joseph J. Foss (approx. ¼ mile away); Capt. Arlo L. Olson (approx. ¼ mile away); Prentis Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Buhrstone (approx. 0.4 miles away); The First Baptist Church, Vermillion, South Dakota (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vermillion.

Also see . . .
1. The Little Giant of USD | South Dakota Magazine. (Submitted on April 28, 2023.)
2. Doc Farber Statue Ready For New Location | Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan. (Submitted on April 28, 2023.)

W. O. "Doc" Farber Statue & Marker, from the north image. Click for full size.

April 15, 2023

2. W. O. "Doc" Farber Statue & Marker, from the north

W. O. "Doc" Farber Statue & Marker image. Click for full size.

April 15, 2023

3. W. O. "Doc" Farber Statue & Marker

<i>To My Students</i> Marker image. Click for full size.

April 15, 2023

4. To My Students Marker

"Public Service is the noblest of professions. To serve well, one needs the background to know, the vision to see, and the will to do. The keys to a happy and worthwhile life are participation, a concern for others, and a goal of making the world a better place in which to live. Think of the possibilities!"
William O. "Doc" Farber
2002

Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2023. This page has been viewed 417 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 27, 2023.