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

Fersdahl Log Cabin

1868-1970

— Pioneer Lane —

Fersdahl Log Cabin Marker image. Click for full size.

April 11, 2024

1. Fersdahl Log Cabin Marker

Inscription. Fashioned of maple logs harvested from the banks of the Big Sioux River near Renner, this rustic home was built by Lars Kvernmo with the help of neighbors John Nelson (one of the first Norwegian immigrants in Minnehaha county) and Ole Gilseth. It has outlasted floods and prairie fires and was occupied by the Kvernmos, then by their nephew, Thomas Fersdahl, and by generations of Fersdahls.

Erected by the Minnehaha Century Fund.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Norwegian-Americans series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.

Location. 43° 33.31′ N, 96° 46.397′ W. Marker is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. It can be reached from Lyon Boulevard north of West 9th Street. Located along Pioneer Lane on the W.H. Lyon Sioux Empire Fairgrounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 N Lyon Blvd, Sioux Falls SD 57107, 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,

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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: Nyberg's Ace Bandstand (a few steps from this marker); Grinde School (a few steps from this marker); The Church of the Good Samaritan (within shouting distance of this marker); The Rutland Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); All City Elementary (approx. ¾ mile away); West Sioux Falls (approx. ¾ mile away); The Town Pump (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named West Sioux Falls (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sioux Falls.

Also see . . . Fairgrounds' Pioneer Lane: A reminder of the past | Argus Leader. (Submitted on April 13, 2024.)

April 11, 2024

2. Fersdahl Log Cabin & Marker

Fersdahl Log Cabin image. Click for full size.

April 11, 2024

3. Fersdahl Log Cabin

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