Near Blunt in Hughes County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Medicine Knoll
Two miles south
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1. Medicine Knoll Marker
A large serpent in boulder mosaic a Sioux memorial is on the top.
Erected 1923 by Pierre Kiwanis Club. Relocated by The Pierre Kiwanis Club in 1986. (Marker Number 603.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Native Americans. In addition, it is included in the South Dakota State Historical Society Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 4, 1839.
Location. 44° 30.756′ N, 100° 2.758′ W. Marker is near Blunt, South Dakota, in Hughes County. Marker is on U.S. 14 east of 306th Avenue, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blunt SD 57522, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. "Lest We Forget" (approx. 1˝ miles away); You are now on the 100° Meridian (approx. 2.2 miles away); Mentor Graham (approx. 2.7 miles away); Land of the Free Home of the Brave (approx. 2.8 miles away); Fort Sully (approx. 13.6 miles away); Sully County, South Dakota Veteran's Memorial (approx. 13.6 miles away);
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Also see . . .
1. Snake Visions: Metaphysical Place Knowledge and Medicine Knoll | SDPB. (Submitted on May 6, 2024.)
2. Paha wakan: Medicine Knoll still hides ancient secrets | Local News Stories | capjournal. (Submitted on May 6, 2024.)
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2. Medicine Knoll Marker
"Relocated by The Pierre Kiwanis Club in 1986"
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3. Medicine Knoll Marker
Medicine Knoll can be seen in the distance.
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4. Medicine Knoll Marker, from the west
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5. Medicine Knoll Marker, from the east
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6. Medicine Knoll
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2024. This page has been viewed 47 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 6, 2024.
