Wasta in Pennington County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Native American Culture

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2018

1. Native American Culture Marker

Inscription. South Dakota is home to nine tribes of the Sioux Nation, each of which is identified by one of three dialects: Dakota, Lakota and Nakota. One way to experience a part of tribal culture is by attending a "wacipi" or "powwow," to see the colorful regalia, hear the spirited drumming and singing, and sample traditional foods.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Anthropology & Archaeology • Arts, Letters, Music • Indigenous Peoples and Communities.

Location. Marker has been reported permanently removed. It was located near 44° 3.767′ N, 102° 26.383′ W. Marker was in Wasta, South Dakota, in Pennington County. It was on Interstate 990 half a mile Wasta, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Wasta SD 57791, United States of America.

We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

Regionally, this marker was in South Dakota’s West River,

in the Badlands,

and in Greater Rapid City.

It was also in the American

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Lewis & Clark Corridor,

on the prairies,

and on the Northern Plains.

Globally, it was in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it found itself in what was once Rupert’s Land

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 12 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies: Cheyenne River Rest Area (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Cheyenne River Rest Area (approx. 0.3 miles away); Purple Heart Memorial Highway (approx. 0.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 10.9 miles away); The Carrol McDonald Post No. 246 (approx. 10.9 miles away); Mako sica/Les mauvaises terres/The Badlands (approx. 12.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wasta.

Other markers no longer nearby. World's Only Corn Palace - Mitchell (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Missouri River (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2018

2. Native American Culture Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, September 1, 2018

3. Native American Culture Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 189 times since then and 13 times this year. Last updated on September 8, 2025, by Susan Van Den Bosch of Almond, Wisconsin. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 6, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.