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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Roberts County

 
Clickable Map of Roberts County, South Dakota and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Roberts County, SD (21) Day County, SD (22) Grant County, SD (7) Marshall County, SD (36) Big Stone County, MN (8) Traverse County, MN (6) Richland County, ND (18) Sargent County, ND (1)  RobertsCounty(21) Roberts County (21)  DayCounty(22) Day County (22)  GrantCounty(7) Grant County (7)  MarshallCounty(36) Marshall County (36)  BigStoneCountyMinnesota(8) Big Stone County (8)  TraverseCounty(6) Traverse County (6)  RichlandCountyNorth Dakota(18) Richland County (18)  SargentCounty(1) Sargent County (1)
Sisseton is the county seat for Roberts County
Adjacent to Roberts County, South Dakota
      Day County (22)  
      Grant County (7)  
      Marshall County (36)  
      Big Stone County, Minnesota (8)  
      Traverse County, Minnesota (6)  
      Richland County, North Dakota (18)  
      Sargent County, North Dakota (1)  
 
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1 South Dakota, Roberts County, Browns Valley — 547 — Ancient River Warren Channel
On an unnamed road, 0.2 miles east of State Highway 10, on the left when traveling east.
has been designated a Registered Natural Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in illustrating the natural history of the United States U. S. Department of . . . Map (db m185215) HM
2 South Dakota, Roberts County, Browns Valley — 290 — TravareStraight ahead 2¼ miles
On an unnamed road, 0.2 miles east of State Highway 10, on the left when traveling east.
Until 1883, Grant County extended N to the S end of Lake Traverse and out to the Sisseton Reservation line. With the creation of Roberts County, Governor Ordway appointed Major Crissey, Sisseton Agent, Frederick Dittes and Reuben E. Hall to organize . . . Map (db m185214) HM
3 South Dakota, Roberts County, Claire City — 201 — Roberts County / Richland County, North Dakota
On 455th Avenue (State Highway 25) 0.4 miles south of 102nd Street, on the right when traveling south.
You are entering Roberts County South Dakota Long the home of Sisseton, Wahpeton & Cuthead Yanktonaise Sioux, it became part of Deuel & Cheyenne Counties in 1862; Deuel extending N to 46th parallel (4 miles N) in 1872. The Reservation . . . Map (db m185177) HM
4 South Dakota, Roberts County, Corona — First German Baptist Church
On 141st St., 0.5 miles west of 474th Ave..
First German Baptist Church of Corona, South Dakota Organized March 14, 1911 Charter Members Enno & Anna Reiter Enoch & Alida Block Anton & Flora Block Reinhold & Grace Koenigsberg William & Louise Schmidt August Loof William & Wilhelmina Sprung . . . Map (db m90545) HM
5 South Dakota, Roberts County, Corona — 251 — Roberts County / Grant County
On 478th Avenue (State Highway 15) at 142nd Street, on the right when traveling north on 478th Avenue.
You are entering Roberts County South Dakota Long the home of Sisseton, Wahpeton & Cuthead Yanktonaise Sioux, it became part of Deuel & Cheyenne Counties in 1862; Deuel extending N to 46th parallel (4 miles N) in 1872. The Reservation . . . Map (db m197544) HM
6 South Dakota, Roberts County, New Effington — Glacial Lakes Rest Area
Near Interstate 29 at milepost 2, on the right when traveling south.
South Dakota's rich western heritage has been remembered along the interstate highway system at safety rest areas and tourist information centers. The eight pillars which thrust skyward here merge in the framework of a tipi, the Plains Indian . . . Map (db m93243) HM
7 South Dakota, Roberts County, Ortley — 258 — Roberts County / Day County South DakotaYou Are Entering
On U.S. 12, 0.8 miles west of 450th Ave., on the right when traveling east.
Roberts County Long the home of Sisseton, Wahpeton & Cuthead Yanktonaise Sioux, it became part of Deuel & Cheyenne Counties in 1862; Deuel extending N to 46th parallel (4 miles N) in 1872. The Reservation extending S to Lake Kampeska in a . . . Map (db m185165) HM
8 South Dakota, Roberts County, Peever — 353 — John Otherday1801-1869
Near BIA 200, 1.8 miles west of Whipple Road (County Highway 34), on the left when traveling west.
Born at Swan Lake, Minnesota, and converted to Christianity by Protestant Missionaries. In 1857, he led in rescue of Abbie Gardner, from Hostile Indians, on James River (near Redfield) and in 1862 rendered heroic service protecting the whites during . . . Map (db m197538) HM
9 South Dakota, Roberts County, Sisseton — 354 — Little Paul Mazakutemani1806-1887
Near 117th Street (Road BIA 8) 3.1 miles west of 455th Avenue (County Road 6), on the left when traveling west.
Noted Indian orator, born at Lac Qui Parle. After conversion to Christianity, he was President of the Hazelwood Republic. He participated in rescue of Abbie Gardner in 1857 from hostiles on James River (near Redfield). During War of Outbreak in . . . Map (db m185158) HM
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10 South Dakota, Roberts County, Sisseton — Roberts County Veterans Memorial
On 2nd Avenue East north of Maple Street East, on the right when traveling north.
Dedicated to the men and women of the United States of America who served in the Armed Forces to help further the cause of freedom in the world Honor the dead by helping the livingMap (db m185161) WM
11 South Dakota, Roberts County, Sisseton — ScandiaLutheran Free Church
Near 462nd Ave., 0.5 miles north of 113th St..
Organized Jan 17, 1898 Built 1910 Merged with Faith Lutheran At New Effington SD 1963 Pastors that served Rev. K.N. Rudie 1898 - 1911 Rev. H.O. Lee 1911 - 1916 Rev. Edw Erickson 1916 - 1923 Rev. Christ Iverson 1924 - 1928 Rev. . . . Map (db m101261) HM
12 South Dakota, Roberts County, Sisseton — Sieche Hollow
Has been designated a Registered Natural Landmark Under the Provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1955 This site Possesses Exceptional Value In illustrating the Natural History of the United States U.S. . . . Map (db m123355) HM
13 South Dakota, Roberts County, Sisseton — 627 — Stones from Log Flour Mill
On 2nd Avenue East north of Maple Street East, on the right when traveling north.
Stones from Log Flour Mill built at old Indian Agency 1870. Erected here to commemorate Sisseton Indian Tribe 1952Map (db m185160) HM
14 South Dakota, Roberts County, Sisseton — The Continental Divide
On 119th St., 0.3 miles south of 464th Ave., on the right when traveling south.
The Continental Divide between Hudson Bay and Gulf of Mexico Map (db m119727) HM
15 South Dakota, Roberts County, Sisseton — 38 — The Continental Divide
On South Dakota Route 127, 10 miles north of South Dakota Route 10.
The Continental Divide between Hudson Bay and Gulf of Mexico Map (db m177388) HM
16 South Dakota, Roberts County, Sisseton — 682 — Two Brothers
On State Highway 10, 0.3 miles east of 451st Ave., on the right when traveling west.
A grove of tall, stately pine trees two miles north of this marker whisper the tale of two Dakota Indian brothers, Clarence and Joseph Grey, who died in an early winter snowstorm in November 1958, while trapping along the coteau. Their bodies were . . . Map (db m185162) HM
17 South Dakota, Roberts County, Sisseton — 681 — Two Companions
On State Highway 10, 0.3 miles east of 451st Ave., on the right when traveling west.
The Dakota winter of 1937 stretched out too long for farm boys Charles Almos and Clayton Week. They lived with their parents on the Coteau des Prairies eight and ten miles west of Sisseton. During their high school years, the boys shared room and . . . Map (db m185164) HM
18 South Dakota, Roberts County, Sisseton — 683 — Two SistersOh Pioneer, speak of your story, lest we forget.
On State Highway 10, 0.3 miles east of 451st Ave., on the right when traveling west.
On a pleasant winter day, January 6, 1903, Knut Throndson, an 1892 homesteader from Hellingdal, Norway, decided to visit his closest neighbors, Tobias and Bertha Herigstad, who lived less than a quarter mile east of this spot. Knut's wife, Caroline, . . . Map (db m185163) HM
19 South Dakota, Roberts County, White Rock — 201 — Roberts County / Richland County, North Dakota
On 478th Avenue (State Highway 127) at 102nd Street, on the right when traveling south on 478th Avenue.
You are entering Roberts County South Dakota Long the home of Sisseton, Wahpeton & Cuthead Yanktonaise Sioux, it became part of Deuel & Cheyenne Counties in 1862; Deuel extending N to 46th parallel (4 miles N) in 1872. The Reservation . . . Map (db m185183) HM
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20 South Dakota, Roberts County, White Rock — You Are Entering South Dakota
On 478th Avenue (State Highway 127) at 102nd Street, on the right when traveling south on 478th Avenue.
Created with its twin, North Dakota, 2 November 1889, its 77,047 square miles ranks 15th in size. Those square miles include: exceptional corn land in the SE, grass land in the W, wheat land in the N and productive land all over. Its . . . Map (db m185189) HM
21 South Dakota, Roberts County, Wilmont — Whetstone Valley Rest Area
Near Interstate 29 at milepost 213 at South Dakota Highway 15.
You are standing on top of the Coteau des Prairies (Hills of the Prairies) overlooking the rich Whetstone Valley. This landscape was carved out some 20,000 years ago by a massive glacier which extended approximately 2,000 feet above where you now . . . Map (db m91421) HM
22 Texas, Roberts County, Miami — 965 — Colonel O. M. Roberts1815 – 1898 — County named for Prominent Confederate —
On Commercial Street, on the right when traveling east.
President Secession Convention 1861, resulting in comment by Sam Houston, "I don't know what they will do, but Roberts is honest." Raised in 11th Texas Infantry. Gallantly led Brigade Battle Bayou Bourbeau, LA. Chief Justice Texas Supreme Court . . . Map (db m55800) HM
23 Texas, Roberts County, Miami — 11962 — Cottage Hotel
On West Commercial Street (U.S. 60) west of North Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
The prominent Lard family helped Lizzie Lard build the Cottage Hotel to support her two daughters after she was widowed 1893; it was completed in 1895. As Miami became the county seat and a regional trade center, the hotel prospered. Its parlor was . . . Map (db m55802) HM
24 Texas, Roberts County, Miami — 2039 — Fossil Beds(three miles southeast)
On U.S. 60 at Ranch to Market Road 3367, on the left when traveling west on U.S. 60.
Cited as one of most prolific fossil fields of lower Pliocene age at time of discovery, these beds are about 13,000,000 years old. Geologists of Rio Bravo Oil Company found them in 1928 on C.C. Coffee Ranch, and their reports brought specialists . . . Map (db m55797) HM
25 Texas, Roberts County, Miami — Historic Roadside Park
On U.S. 60, 0.8 miles east of Ranch to Market Road 3367, on the right when traveling west.
The picnic area on US 60 in Roberts County is an early roadside park developed by the Texas Highway Department – now Texas Department of Transportation. This 1935 park accommodated motorists attending the state's centennial events in 1936. The . . . Map (db m55796) HM
26 Texas, Roberts County, Miami — 16703 — Miami Cemetery
On US 60 (U.S. 60) 0.3 miles north of South Clyde Street, on the right when traveling north.
Miami cemetery the earliest cemetery in the town of Miami was established shortly after 1887 when the southern Kansas branch of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe railroad was extended through Miami. The earliest known burial is that of early . . . Map (db m153640) HM
27 Texas, Roberts County, Miami — 3358 — Miami Railroad Depot
On East Commercial Street (U.S. 60) at South Mobeetie Street, on the right when traveling east on East Commercial Street.
When the Southern Kansas Railway Company of Texas built a line through Roberts County in 1887, Miami developed at the end of the track as a campsite for workers. The crew set up a kitchen and a tent hotel. Soon the railroad built a public water well . . . Map (db m55801) HM
28 Texas, Roberts County, Miami — 14162 — Miami-Mammoth Kill Site
On Ranch to Market Road 283 at Farm to Market Road 2699, on the left when traveling north on Road 283.
In 1933, a local farmer plowing a wheat field began uncovering large, chalky bones. Knowing them to be too large to be cow or buffalo bones, several area residents, including county judge and amateur archeologist J.A. Mead, investigated the . . . Map (db m248426) HM
29 Texas, Roberts County, Miami — 3948 — Parnell(One mile east)
On Ranch Road 283, 2.2 miles east of Highway 70, on the left when traveling east.
Roberts County was created on August 21, 1876, by the Texas Legislature, but remained unorganized, as in that year it had only one settler. Its 1880 population was 32. After the Santa Fe Railroad was built across this area in 1887, settlement . . . Map (db m154116) HM
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30 Texas, Roberts County, Miami — 65 — Quanah Parker Trail
On US 60, 0 miles north of South Kiowa Street, on the left when traveling west.
In the 1800s, Comanche, Kiowa and other tribes camped along nearby Red Deer Creek, north of this site Arrow Sculptor: Charles A. SmithMap (db m154130) HM
31 Texas, Roberts County, Miami — 4292 — Roberts County
On U.S. 60, 1.1 miles west of Ranch to Market Road 3367, on the left when traveling west.
Formed from Young and Bexar Territories Created, August 21, 1876 Organized, January 10, 1889 Named in honor of John S. Roberts A signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence, and Oran Milo Roberts Governor of Texas, 1878-1882 . . . Map (db m55798) HM
32 Texas, Roberts County, Miami — 12593 — Roberts County Courthouse
On East Commercial Street (U.S. 60) east of South Carson Street, on the right when traveling east.
Prominently sited atop a grassy slope overlooking the town of Miami, the Roberts County Courthouse was built in 1913, during a time of regional economic development spurred by the oil and ranching industries. One of six Texas courthouses designed by . . . Map (db m55799) HM
33 Texas, Roberts County, Wayside — 5729 — Wayside Community
On State Highway 70 at Farm to Market Road 282, on the right when traveling south on State Highway 70.
Settlers came to this locality in 1876. The county was organized in 1889. Pioneer school district no. 5 originated by court order in 1890 to serve this area with schools known as Tallahone, Poole, and Wayside, taught usually in homes. In 1914, . . . Map (db m93737) HM
 
 
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