Savoy in Lawrence County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Spearfish Canyon Foundation

To Preserve the Canyon

Photographed by Daniel Barriball, June 14, 2025

1. Spearfish Canyon Foundation Marker

Inscription. To protect and manage unique areas, many land agencies need a helping hand. South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks has been fortunate to have the support of the Spearfish Canyon Foundation, established by Homestake Mining Company, to continue land stewardship of the canyon landscape.

To achieve their mission, the Foundation has played a major role in many projects through the years.

The Foundation donated funds to assist in the purchase of Spearfish Falls, Roughlock Falls and the Savoy areas. Thanks to their dedication and tenacity, these areas will be well managed and protected for future generations.

Thank you
Spearfish Canyon Foundation Board of Directors:
Susan Johnson, Myles Kennedy, Dr. Bob Roberts, Karl Burke, Jerry Krambeck

Erected by Spearfish Canyon Foundation; South Dakota Game, Fish, & Parks.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 44° 21.174′ N, 103° 55.827′ W. Marker is in Savoy, South Dakota, in Lawrence County. It is on US Highway 14a,

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on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21046 US Hwy 14a, Lead SD 57754, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in West River.

It is also in the American Black Hills,

in the 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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Spearfish Canyon Offers a Story in the Pines (here, next to this marker); Civilian Conservation Corps Camp (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Spearfish Canyon Through Time (approx. 1.9 miles away); a different marker also named Spearfish Canyon Through Time (approx. 1.9 miles away); Cheyenne Crossing (approx. 4.9 miles away); a different marker also named Spearfish Canyon Through Time (approx. 5 miles away); Spearfish Canyon Flora and Fauna (approx. 5 miles away); The Glover House

Spearfish Canyon Foundation Marker in context image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Daniel Barriball, June 14, 2025

2. Spearfish Canyon Foundation Marker in context

The right panel is the historical marker.

(approx. 7.7 miles away).

Also see . . . Spearfish Canyon Foundation. Official website

The Spearfish Canyon Foundation was established in 1989 through a generous gift from Homestake Mining Company to continue land stewardship of the canyon landscape...Its mission is to preserve Spearfish Canyon as a lasting legacy by promoting natural and cultural history, appreciation of the environment, responsible public access, and funding to enhance the infrastructure and ecology.

It encourages and helps fund projects ranging from wildlife habitat, byway beautification and hiking trails to interpretation and land conservancy.

(Submitted on July 10, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana.)

Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. This page has been viewed 74 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 10, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.