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

Flandreau Antique Stone Pole Street Lamps

November 21, 2025

1. Flandreau Antique Stone Pole Street Lamps Marker

Inscription. These five street lamps were once part of Flandreau's main street. They were first used in 1929 (before the streets were paved) and were replaced in the 1960s. There were about 5 or 6 of these lamps on each city block. Prior to that, street lighting was provided by coal oil burners that hung from wires. It was the policeman's job to light those coal lamps each night. The stone pole lamps were a big improvement over the coal lamps. These 5 poles were placed at this site in 2018.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 44° 2.924′ N, 96° 34.928′ W. Marker is in Flandreau, South Dakota, in Moody County. It is on North Water Street north of East Pipestone Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Located outside 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,

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: Flandreau (a few steps from this marker); Jones School District #60 (within shouting distance of this marker); Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Riverbend Meeting House (within shouting distance of this marker); Crescent Street Bridge Railing

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Grow: 66/125 (within shouting distance of this marker); Waxdahl Claim Shack (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.

November 21, 2025

2. Flandreau Antique Stone Pole Street Lamps & Marker

Stone Pole Closeup image. Click for full size.

November 21, 2025

3. Stone Pole Closeup

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 2, 2026. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 2, 2026.