Near Midland in Stanley County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Little Brown Church On The Prairie
May 4, 2024
1. Little Brown Church On The Prairie Marker
1907 a Sunday School was started in a school house in "Old Hayes".
1909 the church was organized.
1912 a small building was purchased and moved to Hayes.
This building was used until 1922.
Ed and Edna Neil donated land for a new building site, west of Hayes.
The church was moved to this site and added onto.
1923 the new church was dedicated.
1962 a basement was made and moved onto it and church was remodeled.
2013 the bell tower was leaking so the bell was removed and the tower sealed.
A lighted cross was added to the south side of the tower.
2015 this bell structure was built by David "Fuddy" Hansen.
Little Brown Church On The Prairie continues to serve the Hayes community.
Everyone is welcome.
Erected 2015 by David "Fuddy" Hansen.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 44° 22.34′ N, 101° 4.452′ W. Marker is near Midland, South Dakota, in Stanley County. Marker is at the intersection of North Brown Church Road and South Dakota Highway 34 (U.S. 14), on the right when traveling north on North Brown Church Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Pierre SD 57532, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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3. Little Brown Church On The Prairie
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4. Church Bell
Credits. This page was last revised on May 9, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 9, 2024. This page has been viewed 55 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 9, 2024.
