Oakwood Township near Bruce in Brookings County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Bur Oak

Station 6

— Tetonkaha Trail —

October 15, 2023

1. Station 6 Marker

Inscription. The cluster of oak trees at this rest spot are representative of the trees that gave Oakwood Lakes its name. In 1870, Samuel "Spot" Mortimer, sold oak trees from his land to other settlers for building their homes. Oak logs were prized for their durability. Some of the oaks were said to be three feet in diameter.

Bur Oak

Most of the remaining oak trees in the park are second and third generation trees. The bur oak is easily recognized by its large, deeply indented leaves and rough bark. In the fall, acorns borne in one-half inch deep protective cups are abundant. Examine one of the cups with an acorn in it and note the fringed edge. Does it have a mossy appearance? Some people call it "mossy cup oak". The acorns attract deer, raccoons, squirrels and other animals. (Marker Number 6.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1870.

Location. 44° 26.985′ N, 96° 59.57′ W. Marker is near Bruce, South Dakota, in Brookings County. It is in Oakwood Township. It can be reached from Oakwood Drive 1.7 miles north of 204th Street (County Highway 6). Located in Oakwood State Park (fee area), along the Tetonkaha Trail on Scout Island. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20247 Oakwood Dr, Bruce SD 57220, 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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Dogwood, Jewelweed (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ash, Ponderosa Pine (about 400 feet away); Milkweed (about 600 feet away); Gooseberries, Stinging Nettles (about 600 feet away); Cottonwood (approx. 0.2 miles away); Buckthorn, Catnip (approx. 0.2 miles away); Significant Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Muskrat (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bruce.

October 15, 2023

2. Station 6 Marker

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