Gettysburg in Potter County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Gettysburg, South Dakota
May 4, 2024
1. Gettysburg, South Dakota Marker
Gettysburg was founded in 1883 by Civil War veterans who set out to establish a colony for Union soldiers named after the famous battle at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania-our sister city since June 1991.
They organized Meade Post # 32, a chapter of the Grand Army of the Republic, made up exclusively of Union soldier veterans whose primary goal was to promote patriotism and doing good to others.
Attracted by free land, over 200 former "boys in blue" and at least one Confederate veteran flocked to this area. They surveyed land and laid out towns, roads and townships.
Many names such as Appomatox, Lincoln and Shiloh reflect their Civil War experiences.
They held county and state offices, established schools, churches, farms, businesses and developed a rich heritage for us to uphold and continue.
Thelma N. Hepper, Local Historian
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 45° 0.672′ N, 99° 57.277′ W. Marker is in Gettysburg, South Dakota, in Potter County. Marker is on East Commercial Avenue west of South East Street, on the right when traveling east. Located in Loitwood Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gettysburg SD 57442, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Also see . . . A Gettysburg Like No Other - Celebrate Gettysburg. (Submitted on May 10, 2024.)
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2. Gettysburg, South Dakota Marker in Loitwood Park
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3. Gettysburg Address Marker, nearby
Credits. This page was last revised on May 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2024. This page has been viewed 63 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 10, 2024.
