Mobridge in Walworth County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Ensign Nathaniel Pryor
Here on Sept. 9, 1807 Ensign Nathaniel Pryor attempting of return Big White, Mandan Chief, to his people was stopped and had 19 Casualties in the First battle with Indians in South Dakota.
Erected 1951 by Kin of Colonel Leavenworth, Mobridge Rotary, and Corson County Citizens.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is September 9, 1807.
Location. 45° 33.045′ N, 100° 27.033′ W. Marker is in Mobridge, South Dakota, in Walworth County. Marker can be reached from Grand Crossing Blvd. W, 0.1 miles 20th Street W. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1820 West Grand Crossing, Mobridge SD 57601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lewis & Clark (here, next to this marker); Pierre Choteau (here, next to this marker); Mobridge Bridge (a few steps from this marker); "Fool Soldier Band" (a few steps from this marker); "MO.Bridge" (approx. 0.4 miles away); History Beneath the Waters (approx. 0.4 miles away); River of Hardship (approx. half a mile away); Lewis & Clark meet the Arikaras (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mobridge.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2018, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 325 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2018, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.