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

Old Grade Road

November 24, 2024

1. Old Grade Road Marker

Inscription. As you make your way up the trail, imagine yourself as one of the early settlers in the late 1870's following the original wagon route. The Old Grade served as the main road to and from Wessington Springs for many years until the present Highway 34 was built. The original road was on the north side of the draw and tended to be full of snow in the winter, so it was decided that the road be moved to the south side of the draw. Water running down the old road has exposed tree roots as you can see here.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 44° 4.644′ 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: How Man Effects The Environment (within shouting distance of this marker); Bur Oak Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Legion Hill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Legion Hill (about 300 feet away); Neutral Ground

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(about 500 feet away); Noble's Trail Campsite (about 500 feet away); Barbed Wire (about 500 feet away); Wessington Springs Trivia (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wessington Springs.

Also see . . . Old Grade Trail — Wessington Springs, South Dakota. (Submitted on December 17, 2024.)

November 24, 2024

2. Old Grade Road Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2024. This page has been viewed 209 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 17, 2024.