On Main Street north of 2nd Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Chancellor Bertus Jurgens American Legion Post #283
To honor and remember the men and women who served our country in times of war and peace
They Gave The Ultimate Sacrifice
Daniel Devries ·
Bertus Jurgens ·
Arthur J. Ulfers · . . . — — Map (db m304200) WM
On 455th Avenue 0.1 miles north of 287th Street, on the right when traveling north.
The first general store
in Turner County
was erected on this site
in 1875 by
Gus and Carrie Gilbert.
Swan Lake was the county
seat of Turner County
from 1859-1883. — — Map (db m183584) HM
On 287th Street 0.5 miles east of 454th Street (County Road 33), on the left when traveling east.
This marks the site
of the first school
house in Turner County
1874
This marker erected
by the school children
of Turner County
1935–1936 — — Map (db m183495) HM
On South Broadway Avenue at East 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north on South Broadway Avenue.
To honor and remember all veterans who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America
American Legion Post 235
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 235
These Gave All
Becker Roland ·
Elpert Lawrence ·
Gunderson . . . — — Map (db m303940) WM
On County Highway 441 Ave 0.2 miles north of County Highway 272 St, on the right when traveling north.
Hithero hath the Lord helped us 1SAM.7:12
We are thankful to God for His loving kindness in giving our low and high German speaking forefathers in Russia and Polish Russia vision, courage and provision in time of deep distress to seek religious . . . — — Map (db m233371) HM
On 447th Avenue (County Highway 17) 0.3 miles north of Farmer Street, on the right when traveling north.
Established in 1880 & Incorporated February 14th, 1891 as "Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church" of Marion.
First St. Mary's Catholic Church 1880-1912
Reverend Father McCarthy organized the Catholic Church of Marion . . . — — Map (db m303932) HM
On Main Avenue at Kimball Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Avenue.
1861 G.A.R. 1865
To the memory of the soldiers, sailors and marines, who served our country during the Civil War, this monument is erected by relatives, friends and J. H. Carleton No. 1 Woman's Relief Corps.
Rev. A. Amburn ·
J. T. . . . — — Map (db m303969) WM
On 4th Street (State Highway 44) at Plum Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 4th Street.
To honor and remember all veterans who served our country and community in times of war and peace
Legion Post 30 ·
Legion Auxiliary 30
VFW Post 2821 ·
VFW Auxiliary 2821
In memory of Frederick "Snick" Smith
In memory of Viola . . . — — Map (db m304193) WM
On Main Avenue south of Kimball Street, on the right when traveling south.
The original GAR monument was created and placed in the City Park in 1931 to honor the Civil War veterans of Parker. On June 24, 2003 a tornado damaged the original statue beyond repair. In 2004 the statue was reconstructed in order for future . . . — — Map (db m303982) HM
On 450th Avenue 0.4 miles north of 279th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Before Social Security, old age assistance, and other social safety nets, poor farms throughout the United States provided a place for those suffering through desperate times. The Turner County Poor Farm housed primarily aged and disabled men, . . . — — Map (db m183492) HM
On Swan Lake Drive east of 455th Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
November 13, 1866, James C. Bunker and his survey crew reached Swan Lake and surveyed the lands adjacent thereto. The Yankton to Sioux Falls stage road then ran around the west side of the Lake.
In 1869, William W. Aurner and his . . . — — Map (db m183500) HM
On 447th Avenue (County Route 447) at 289th Street (County Route 289), on the right when traveling north on 447th Avenue.
The first Spring Valley Lutheran Church was built in 1892 on this site. A storm destroyed the church building in June of 1902. On June 19, 1904, a new church was dedicated. Services were held at this site for 73 years. After that time a new church . . . — — Map (db m271045) HM
