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

Historic Stone Bridge

November 24, 2024

1. Historic Stone Bridge Marker

Inscription. Anton Reindl, a stone mason who immigrated to Jerauld County with his wife from Austria, was hired to construct a bridge across the creek. The bridge is an arch supported by its own weight & was completed in 1895, over 111 years ago. The old willow tree left of the bridge has split, fell over and died, but still some of the branches are alive and growing. Look to the right in the pasture and you can see the old wagon road. For a better view follow the short trail ahead to a bench.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 44° 4.555′ N, 98° 34.598′ 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: Barbed Wire (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Nobles Trail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Plants Used For Food & Medicine (about 400 feet away); Bur Oak Tree (about 400 feet away); Grassland Versus Forest (about 500 feet away); Robert S. Vessey

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(about 500 feet away); Governor Vessey - Father of Mother's Day (about 500 feet away); Wessington Springs Roadside Park (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wessington Springs.

November 24, 2024

2. Historic Stone Bridge Marker

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November 24, 2024

3. Historic Stone Bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 17, 2024. This page has been viewed 211 times since then and 57 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 17, 2024.