Webster in Day County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Edgar S. McFadden

Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, December 5, 2015

1. Edgar S. McFadden Marker

Inscription. The farmers and farm organizations of Day County herewith seek to perpetuate the memory of and appreciation for one of Day County's farmers, agronomist and plant pathologist: Edgar S. McFadden The son of humble Christian parents was born February 3, 1891 in Webster Township Day County South Dakota. Here through his intelligent and untiring effort, under providential guidance without regard for personal gain, he produced a parent wheat stock now used by plant breeders the world over, which parent wheat gave birth to and is the foundation of all rust and disease resistant wheats. Thus he provided a bounteous harvest for his fellow farmers while to a hungry world he gave bread.

Erected 1947. (Marker Number 568.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. In addition, it is included in the South Dakota State Historical Society Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 3, 1891.

Location. 45° 20.479′ N, 97° 32.107′ W. Marker is in Webster, South Dakota, in Day County. It is on U.S. 12 ¼ mile west of West 7th Street, on the right when traveling west. This marker

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is located outside the Museum of Wildlife, Science & Industry, Webster, South Dakota. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 760 W Hwy 12, Webster SD 57274, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East River.

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 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Fight at Webster (a few steps from this marker); WWII Plane Crash Holds Memories (a few steps from this marker); Sigurd Anderson (a few steps from this marker); Webster (within shouting distance of this marker); "Lest We Forget" (approx. 0.9 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 2.4 miles away); Pioneering in Dakota (approx. 8.1 miles away); Roslyn Auditorium (approx. 10.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers

Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, December 5, 2015

2. Dedication Plaque

in Webster.

Also see . . . McFadden and Borlaug: Pioneering Rust-Resistant Wheat. (Submitted on December 10, 2015, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota.)

Museum of Wildlife, Science & Industry image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ruth VanSteenwyk, December 5, 2015

3. Museum of Wildlife, Science & Industry

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2015, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 839 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 10, 2015, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.