Wessington Springs in Jerauld County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

How Man Effects The Environment

November 24, 2024

1. How Man Effects The Environment Marker

Inscription. Man has many effects on the environment. Some are detrimental. The grass in this area is smooth brome. Brome was introduced from Europe in the early days of settlement. Brome has spread and replaced native species of herbs and grasses. A solid stand of brome isn't nearly as useful for grazing or wildlife as a mixed stand of native grasses.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 44° 4.672′ N, 98° 34.5′ W. Marker is in Wessington Springs, South Dakota, in Jerauld County. It can be reached from the intersection of 1st Street Southwest and Alene Avenue South. Located along the Old Grade Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wessington Springs SD 57382, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East River

and specifically in the James River Valley.

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 Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Legion Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Legion Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Grade Road (within shouting distance of this marker); Bur Oak Tree (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Wessington Springs' First Home (about 500 feet away); Neutral Ground (about 600 feet away); Noble's Trail Campsite

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(about 600 feet away); Barbed Wire (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wessington Springs.

November 24, 2024

2. How Man Effects The Environment Marker

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