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

The Great Missouri River

Photographed By Connor Olson, January 27, 2022

1. The Great Missouri River Marker

Inscription. The Missouri, the continent's longest river, figures prominently in the unfolding of America's saga. Flowing nearby in its 2,341 - mile course from the Rocky Mountains to the Mississippi, the Big Muddy is not only loaded with sediment but steeped in stories about American Indians, Lewis and Clark, fur traders, and steamboat captains.

The Missouri River's role in the settlement of the Great Plains is celebrated in two free-flowing portions that Congress set aside as Missouri National Recreational River. Unlike the dammed and channelized sections, these river segments provide opportunities to pursue outdoor activities within one of America's great historic settings.

Erected by National Park Service.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 42° 51.983′ N, 97° 23.323′ W. Marker is in Yankton, South Dakota, in Yankton County. Marker can be reached from Park Drive near Levee Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Yankton SD 57078, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Lewis & Clark Expedition (here, next to this marker); Yankton Riverboats (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line);

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Yankton: Territorial Capital (about 600 feet away); Sculpting the Landscape (about 700 feet away); First Building at Yankton Site (approx. ¼ mile away); Meridian Bridge Connects Continent from North to South (approx. ¼ mile away); William H. McMaster (approx. ¼ mile away); Crossroads of Culture (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yankton.

Photographed By Connor Olson, January 27, 2022

2. The Great Missouri River Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2023, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 16, 2023, by Connor Olson of Kewaskum, Wisconsin. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.