Gettysburg in Potter County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Gettysburg, South Dakota
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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. It is on East Commercial Avenue west
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Regionally, this marker is in East River. It is also in the American Lewis & Clark Corridor, 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 Ruperts Land and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Schlachter Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Potter County, South Dakota Civil War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Potter County, South Dakota Veteran's Memorial (about 400 feet away); Medicine Rock (approx. 0.2 miles away).
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 445 times since then and 119 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 10, 2024.
