Hot Springs in Fall River County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Black Hills College
"What Is Past, Is Prologue"
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 25, 2026
1. Black Hills College Marker
Black Hills College was incorporated December 1, 1887,
under auspices of the Methodist Episcopal Church by:
James Williams · F.T. Evans · S.E. Wilson · E.G. Dudley
H.Z. Eaton · A.S. Stewart · W.D. Atwater · E.W. Martin
In 1888, a year before South Dakota became a state, on this site was erected a substantial stone building which was utilized in later years as a high school until destroyed by fire in 1924. Distinguished alumni in the Black Hills and throughout the nation bear witness to the many years of fruitful service of Black Hills College which, in 1947, was formally merged with Dakota Wesleyan University of Mitchell, South Dakota.
This tablet was placed here in 1948 by the Hot Springs Kiwanis Club in grateful recognition of the vision and the sacrifice of pioneers who established and maintained Black Hills College.
Erected 1948 by Hot Springs Kiwanis Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is December 1, 1887.
Location. 43° 25.801′ N, 103° 28.866′ W. Marker is in Hot Springs, South Dakota,
this page online
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 walking distance of this marker: Woodward Field (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Hot Springs Theater (approx. ¼ mile away); City Hall (approx. ¼ mile away); Fargo Mercantile (approx. ¼ mile away); Christensen Mercantile • Model Hat Shop (approx. 0.3 miles
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 25, 2026
2. Black Hills College Marker
On left
Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
