Webster in Day County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Edgar S. McFadden
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. Marker is on U.S. 12, ¼ mile west of West 7th Street, on the right when traveling west. This marker 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.
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); Honoring All Who Served (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 in Webster.
Also see . . . McFadden and Borlaug: Pioneering Rust-Resistant Wheat. (Submitted on December 10, 2015, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota.)
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