Flandreau in Moody County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Crescent Street Bridge Railing

November 21, 2025

1. Crescent Street Bridge Railing Marker

Inscription. This bridge railing was part of the bridge that connected the town of Flandreau to the Flandreau Indian School campus. The bridge was built in 1935 as part of the WPA (Works Progress Administration) and removed from service in 2022. Can you find the build date (1935) on the bridge railing?

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.

Location. 44° 2.96′ N, 96° 34.928′ W. Marker is in Flandreau, South Dakota, in Moody County. It is at the intersection of North Water Street and East 2nd Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Water Street. Located on the grounds of the Moody County Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 706 E Pipestone Ave, Flandreau SD 57028, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East River

and in Greater Sioux Falls.

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,

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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: Riverbend Meeting House (a few steps from this marker); Waxdahl Claim Shack (within shouting distance of this marker); Grow: 66/125 (within shouting distance of this marker); Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Jones School District #60 (within shouting distance of this marker); Flandreau Antique Stone Pole Street Lamps (within shouting distance of this marker); Flandreau (within shouting distance of this marker); Moody County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Flandreau.

Also see . . . Flandreau community hopes to replace historic bridge | Dakota News Now. (Submitted on January 2, 2026.)

November 21, 2025

2. Crescent Street Bridge Railing Marker

Crescent Street Bridge Railing image. Click for full size.

November 21, 2025

3. Crescent Street Bridge Railing

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4. Crescent Street Bridge Railing

Inscribed Build Date image. Click for full size.

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5. Inscribed Build Date

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2026. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 2, 2026.