Huron in Beadle County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

"The Land Rush"

July 16, 2025

1. "The Land Rush" Marker

Inscription. With the establishment of a U.S. Land Office at Third and Wisconsin, Huron became the hub for settlement of the James River Valley area. When the doors opened for business at 9am on October 9, 1882, a line of settlers hoping to file claims stretched east to Dakota Avenue and then north to Second Street. Many had arrived the day before and spent long hours waiting in line. Homesteaders arriving on the train had teams of horses waiting for the race to the office. William T. Love, at the forefront, was so intent on being first in the door that he stood with his hand on the knob and when the doors opened for business, he literally fell inside.

Artist: Wei Luan

Marilyn Hohm Hoyt, Dr. Richard Hohm & Dr. Robert Hohm & their families in Honor of their parents, Dr. Paul & Carol (Tisdel) Hohm

October 2001

In 2009, The Land Rush mural was completely restored by Mural Artist Chandelle Anderson.

Erected 2001.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is October 9, 1882.

Location. 44° 21.803′ N, 98° 13.001′ W. Marker is in Huron, South Dakota, in Beadle County. It is on 3rd Street Southwest west of Wisconsin Avenue, on

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the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 143 3rd St SW, Huron SD 57350, 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 Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

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: Beadle County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Michael J. Fitzmaurice (within shouting distance of this marker); "The Great Race" (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Public School in Huron (about 400 feet away); Downtown Saturday Night (about 700 feet away); "The Evolution of Medicine" (approx. 0.2 miles away); Grace Episcopal Church aka "The Centennial Center" (approx. ¼ mile away); Campbell Park Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Huron.

"The Land Rush" Mural & Marker image. Click for full size.

July 16, 2025

2. "The Land Rush" Mural & Marker

"The Land Rush" Mural image. Click for full size.

July 16, 2025

3. "The Land Rush" Mural

Credits. This page was last revised on July 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2025. This page has been viewed 126 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2025.