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Historical Markers and War Memorials
in the James River Valley Region

 
April 19, 2025
Aurora County Marker
1 ► South Dakota, Aurora County, Plankinton — Aurora County — WWII Veterans Memorial — Est. 2012 —
On Main Street near 5th Street.
All Gave Some… some Gave All! To our Veterans, as protectors of this great nation, we are proud to be able to honor all servicemen and women, past and present. The original WWII Memorial was built in 1947 by the Veterans of Aurora County . . . — — Map (db m101728) WM
2 ► South Dakota, Aurora County, Plankinton — Aurora County Veterans Memorial —
On Main Street south of 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of those who gave their lives for their country from Aurora County World War I John Altman · Leo Dittrich · Nick Goeres · Aggie Meier World War II Donald Adams · Samuel Bakewell · Dale Barrows · James . . . — — Map (db m271904) WM
3 ► South Dakota, Aurora County, Plankinton — Plankinton and White Lake Area Armed Forces Memorial —
On Main Street south of 5th Street, on the right when traveling south.
In honor & memory of all men and women of the Plankinton and White Lake area who have served & will serve in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. Dear veterans Thank you hardly seems like enough, but it comes from our hearts. . . . — — Map (db m271901) WM
4 ► South Dakota, Aurora County, Stickney — American Legion Post 26 Veterans Memorial —
On 388th Avenue (U.S. 281).
Dale Barrows Sept. 25, 1920 Mar. 19, 1945 Leo Dittrich Apr. 21, 1887 Nov. 5, 1918 Ronald Noldner June 25, 1947 Aug. 8, 1968 All Gave Some Some Gave All Abeln, Clarence · Andera, Alvin E. · . . . — — Map (db m137488) WM
5 ► South Dakota, Aurora County, White Lake — Purple Heart Memorial Highway —
Near Interstate 90 at milepost 303.
On May 24, 2012, the South Dakota DOT's Transportation Commission officially declared Interstate 90 from the Minnesota border to the Wyoming border as South Dakota's segment of the National Purple Heart Trail. The Purple Heart Trail was . . . — — Map (db m113055) HM
6 ► South Dakota, Aurora County, White Lake — White Lake Memorial Plaza —
On Division Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling west on Division Street.
White Lake Centennial Plaque: This plaque we erected and dedicated the summer of 1984 to commemorate the founding of White Lake, S.D. in 1882. White Lake has an interesting background of former communities namely, Siding 36, . . . — — Map (db m273620) HM WM
7 ► South Dakota, Aurora County, White Lake, Washington Township — 337 — Stratosphere Balloon Landing
On 265th Street (County Road 60) west of 373rd Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
On Nov. 11, 1935, Explorer II, released in Black Hills, bearing Captains Orville A. Anderson and Albert W. Stevens, after a record ascent to 72,395 feet landed here, instruments intact and with a wealth of new scientific knowledge. — — Map (db m180701) HM
8 ► South Dakota, Aurora County, White Lake, Washington Township — 337 — Stratosphere Balloon Landing —
On 265th Street (County Road 60) at 373rd Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 265th Street.
On Nov. 11, 1935, the National Geographic Society and the Army Air Corps attempted a second manned balloon flight launch from the Black Hills. Captains Orvil Anderson and Albert Stevens ascended a record 72,395 feet above sea level in "Explorer II." . . . — — Map (db m313432) HM
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9 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — "French Boxcar" —
On 3rd Street Southwest west of Livestock Ave, on the right when traveling west.
This is one of the 49 boxcars from the "Gratitude Train" given to the United States by a grateful French people in response to the 700 car "Friendship Train" sent to France after World War II. Each state and the District of Columbia has received . . . — — Map (db m112641) HM
10 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — "The Evolution of Medicine" —
On Kansas Avenue south of 3rd Street Southeast, on the right when traveling south.
The history of medical care in Huron mirrors the evolution of medicine as a profession. In the late 1800's, Dr. J.W. Primm employed Ernest Sutton to sit on the legs of patients to keep them still during surgery. Dr. Frieda VanDalsem made house calls . . . — — Map (db m283831) HM
11 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — "The Great Race" —
On 3rd Street Southwest east of Wisconsin Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Thirty adventurous automobiles drove in a one hundred and ten mile road race on August 5, 1913. The route took the vehicles over a course looping East from Huron to DeSmet and back, finishing at Third and Dakota Avenue. Artist Steve . . . — — Map (db m279337) HM
12 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — "The Heart of Pheasant Territory" —
On 4th Street Northeast (U.S. 14) west of Jersey Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In the late 1800's, South Dakotans took a fancy to the exotic Ringneck Pheasant and began efforts to introduce the game bird into the state. After several attempts failed to naturalize the birds, A.E. Cooper and E.L. Ebbert released a few dozen . . . — — Map (db m283836) HM
13 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — "The Land Rush" —
On 3rd Street Southwest west of Wisconsin Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
With the establishment of a U.S. Land Office at Third and Wisconsin, Huron became the hub for settlement of the James River Valley area. When the doors opened for business at 9am on October 9, 1882, a line of settlers hoping to file claims stretched . . . — — Map (db m279339) HM
14 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — Beadle County Veterans Memorial —
On 3rd Street Southwest at Wisconsin Avenue Southwest on 3rd Street Southwest.
Dedicated to all Beadle County Veterans Who Proudly Served During the Vietnam War German Shepherds & Labradors were trained & used in the field. They were used to sniff out snipers, alert soldiers to trip wires & booby traps & to sniff . . . — — Map (db m178934) HM WM
15 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — Campbell Park Historic District —
On California Avenue Southwest south of 5th Street Southwest, on the left when traveling south.
The Campbell Park Historic District is a residential neighborhood located immediately south of downtown. The Campbell Park Historic District reflects the community planning and development of Huron during the late nineteenth century and the . . . — — Map (db m185450) HM
16 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — 517 — Civilian Conservation Corps Camp —
On 3rd Street Southwest west of Livestock Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Camp SCS-4 (Huron): located on SE corner of State Fair Grounds. Companies: 2770--10/31/35-10/7/37; 4725V--10/7/37-8/15/41. The Civilian Conservation Corps was a federal work - relief program during the Great Depression. From 1933 to 1942, . . . — — Map (db m179885) HM
17 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — Dairy Building aka "Dakotaland Museum" — 930 Third Street, SW. —
On 3rd Street Southwest east of 4-H Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Built in 1913 for exhibition and promotion of the state's dairy products at the State Fair. Influenced by Neo-Classical styling. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. Brick faced annex on the east was constructed in 1963. — — Map (db m279291) HM
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18 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — Marquette — Downtown Saturday Night —
On 3rd Street Southeast at Dakota Avenue South (South Dakota Route 37), on the right when traveling north on 3rd Street Southeast.
On Saturday night during the 20's, 30's, and 40's, downtown Huron was the center of social activity. Early in the day, people from town would park their cars in prime spots along Dakota Avenue. Later, people from the country would come to town to . . . — — Map (db m279354) HM
19 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — Dr. Howard L. Saylor, Jr. — Huron Regional Medical Center Medical Staff — 1950–2000 —
On 5th Street Southeast at Kansas Avenue, on the left when traveling east on 5th Street Southeast.
Dr. Saylor moved with his family to Huron from Cogswell, North Dakota. He attended Huron schools and later graduated from St. John's Military Academy in Delafield, Wisconsin. Following his graduation, Dr. Saylor received his pre-med education at . . . — — Map (db m205746) HM
20 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — Dr. Jeffrey S. Wheeler — Huron Regional Medical Center Medical Staff — 1991 – 2010 —
On 5th Street Southeast at Kansas Avenue, on the left when traveling east on 5th Street Southeast.
Dr. Jeffrey S. Wheeler began practicing internal medicine at Huron Regional Medical Center in October 1991 when he moved his family back to Huron. He practiced at Huron Clinic and served as medical director of the HRMC emergency room and Sunquest . . . — — Map (db m205745) HM
21 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — Dr. Karl J. Blessinger — Huron Regional Medical Center Medical Staff — 1998 – 2016 —
On 5th Street Southeast at Kansas Avenue, on the left when traveling east on 5th Street Southeast.
Dr. Karl J. Blessinger began practicing pathology at Huron Regional Medical Center when he moved to Huron in 1998 and served as medical director of both the laboratory and blood bank for 18 years. Originally from Evansville, Indiana, Dr. . . . — — Map (db m205744) HM
22 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — Dr. Paul H. Hohm — Huron Regional Medical Center Medical Staff — 1946–2006 —
On 5th Street Southeast at Kansas Avenue, on the left when traveling east on 5th Street Southeast.
Dr. Paul Hohm believed giving to others was what made life worthwhile. He dedicated his life to medicine for more than six decades and was South Dakota's senior practicing physician at the time of his passing. After graduating from Huron College, . . . — — Map (db m205747) HM
23 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — First Public School in Huron —
On Wisconsin Avenue north of 3rd Street Southwest, on the right when traveling north.
1880 site of the first public school in Huron and in Beadle County — — Map (db m279340) HM
24 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — Grace Episcopal Church aka "The Centennial Center" — 68 Fourth Street, SE. —
On 4th Street Southeast at Kansas Avenue on 4th Street Southeast.
Built in 1887 and used as a house of worship until 1964. English Gothic Revival edifice of undressed glacial field stone masonry construction. Features exquisite exposed Gothic Revival rafter and roof system. Listed on the National Register of . . . — — Map (db m283834) HM
25 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — History of Huron College / Huron University —
On Illinois Avenue Southwest.
1883 - Presbyterian University of Southern Dakota was born on "Rattlesnake Hill" in Pierre SD with Rev. Thomas M. Findley as President. 1884 - College renamed Pierre university over next 14 years financial support fell below the starvation . . . — — Map (db m178926) HM
26 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — History of the World's Largest Pheasant
On 4th Street NE (U.S. 14) west of Jersey Avenue NE, on the right when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
The World's Largest Pheasant spans 40 feet in length, stands 28 feet tall, and weighs 22 tons. It was dedicated on October 18, 1959. Sculptor RF Jacobs of Gooding, Idaho completed the project in 4 ½ months, costing $23,000 at that time. The bird . . . — — Map (db m279422) HM
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27 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — Huron College —
On Illinois Avenue Southwest.
This marker commemorates the service by Huron College to higher education, the Church, and the people of South Dakota, 1883 - 1984 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) — — Map (db m178931) HM
28 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — Huron Public Library —
On California Avenue Southwest south of 5th Street Southwest, on the left when traveling south.
1908 Carnegie Library At a meeting on March 8, 1883, the Women's Christian Temperance Union and the Young Women's Christian Association donated $38.00 to establish a reading room over Cash & Busby's Store. In 1907, the public voted to . . . — — Map (db m185456) HM
29 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — Huron, South Dakota Veterans Memorial —
Near 3rd St SW at Guard Dr.
. . . — — Map (db m112640) WM
30 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — Michael J. Fitzmaurice — Specialist 4th Class —
On 3rd Street Southwest at Wisconsin Avenue Southwest on 3rd Street Southwest.
. . . — — Map (db m178933) WM
31 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — Patsy the steam engine..... — ...and the Little Yellow Engine that Could —
On 3rd Street Southwest east of 4-H Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Patsy the steam engine..... Patsy is a narrow-gauge steam engine. She did quarry work at the South Dakota Cement Plant in Rapid City for 38 years and prior to that she was used to haul logs and timber at the Homestake Mine in . . . — — Map (db m279272) HM
32 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — The Pyle Home —
Near Idaho Ave SE.
Has been entered into The National Register Of Historic Places Dec 30, 1974 Because of its Queen Anne Architecture — — Map (db m119563) HM
33 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — 26 — Votes for Women — Road to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
On Idaho Avenue Southeast at 4th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling north on Idaho Avenue Southeast.
Mamie Shields Pyle served as president S.D. Universal Franchise League 1910-1919, founding president S.D. League of Women Voters 1919. — — Map (db m205327) HM
34 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — 349 — W. Glenn Sloan — Engineer Man of Vision —
On 4th Street NE (U.S. 14) at Jersey Avenue NE, on the right when traveling east on 4th Street NE.
While with the Bureau of Reclamation, Glenn Sloan saw the possibility of using mountain water from the Missouri River to develop irrigation in the James River Valley. His vision and determination made possible the broadened multi-purpose . . . — — Map (db m123908) HM
35 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — Welcome to Legacy Park Garden! —
On Kansas Avenue at 5th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling north on Kansas Avenue.
This park was created in 2007 by leaders in the regional healthcare community. It is intended to be a place of peace and reflection, and honors those individuals whose legacy of caring left a permanent impact on the well-being of our community. . . . — — Map (db m205749) HM
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36 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — 200 — Where Does the West Begin?/ Here the West Begins —
On 3rd Street Southwest west of Livestock Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Where Does the West Begin? Traditionally the American West has begun at the edge of the settled areas, always advancing with the sun. The Delaware River was the West of 1700; the Mississippi of 1820. Then the settlement of the Pacific . . . — — Map (db m179726) HM
37 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — William E. Ferguson Square —
On Illinois Avenue Southwest.
Planted in memory of his 30 years of dedicated service to Huron College 1944 - 1974 — — Map (db m178929) HM
38 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron, Custer Township — Riverside Cemetery Civil War Monument —
Near 21st Street Southeast east of Riverview Drive, on the left when traveling west.
To the Veterans of the Civil War by Huron W. R. C. Flagpole marker: Given in Loving Memory Kuhler Funeral Home | Those Who Have Gone Before Donald B. Urquhart | Urquhart Family Phyllis Cogswell | Mark Cogswell . . . — — Map (db m279266) WM
39 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Wolsey — 694 — Wolsey: A Crossroad of the Heartland / Wolsey Notables —
On Commercial Avenue (U.S. 14) south of Cardinal Street, on the left when traveling south.
Wolsey: A Crossroad of the Heartland Wolsey has been a crossroad of the heartland of South Dakota from its beginnings. In 1880 the Dakota Central Railway, a subsidiary of the Chicago & North Western, laid track following a wagon trail called . . . — — Map (db m123906) HM
40 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Wolsey, Dearborn Township — Prairie Plants: More Than Meets the Eye / Preserving America's Wildlife Heritage —
On U.S. 14 at 391st Avenue, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 14.
Prairie Plants: More Than Meets the Eye What appears at first glance to be an endless sea of grass is actually a wildly diverse community of plants. More than 100 different species of plants may be found in fewer than 5 acres of native . . . — — Map (db m279390) HM
41 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Wolsey, Hartland Township — Duck Factory of North America / Prairie - A Treasure Worth Preserving —
On U.S. 14 at 391st Avenue, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 14.
Duck Factory of North America Receding glaciers sculpted the shallow wetlands of the Prairie Pothole Region, making the region a magnet for waterfowl. Ten thousand years ago, melting glaciers created millions of shallow depressions . . . — — Map (db m279360) HM
42 ► South Dakota, Beadle County, Wolsey, Hartland Township — National Wildlife Refuge Centennial Time Capsule —
Near U.S. 14 at 391st Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
National Wildlife Refuge System Centennial Time Capsule for the Huron Wetland Management District Committed on March 14, 2003 To be opened on March 14, 2103 — — Map (db m279359) HM
43 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Aberdeen, South Dakota Civil War Memorial —
Near West Melgaard Road (County Highway 19) 0.2 miles east of U.S. 281.
In memory of the soldiers and sailors of 1861—1865. Erected by Robert Anderson W.R.C. No 18. Mustered Out "Liberty has been bought with a great price" "The unselfish workers of our country" "They are beyond the . . . — — Map (db m112644) WM
44 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Aberdeen, South Dakota Veterans Memorial —
Near Wylie Park Rd..
To Honor and Remember All Veterans Who Served Our Country and Community In Times of War and Peace — — Map (db m117822) WM
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45 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — 554 — Aberdeen, South Dakota Vietnam Veterans Memorial —
On 6th Avenue Southeast (U.S. 12) east of South Harrison Street, on the left when traveling west.
(northwest section, side 1) Day is done. Gone the sun. From the lake. From the hills. From the sky: All is well. Safely rest: God is nigh. Fading light. Dims the sight. And a star gems the sky. Gleaming bright. From afar . . . — — Map (db m112664) HM
46 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Albert D. Sahli —
Near South Roosevelt Street 0.1 miles Melgaard Rd.
Albert D. Sahli is a native of Aberdeen and a 1947 graduate of Aberdeen Central High School. Coach Sahli received his bachelor's degree in 1951 and master's in 1956, both from Northern State University. Coach Sahli's coaching career began in . . . — — Map (db m112035) HM
47 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Andrew Melgaard —
Near 17th Avenue SE.
This statue erected in memory of Andrew Melgaard Pioneer Who Presented this park to The City of Aberdeen — — Map (db m90518) HM
48 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Baird Park —
Near 24th Ave NE 0.3 miles west of Roosevelt St N.
Dedicated to the memory of Kent and Vera Baird Prominent Residents of Aberdeen from 1925 - 1980 This portion of the Baird farm was donated by Roger, Virginia and Howard Baird in 2001 to the citizens of Aberdeen for their use as a park . . . — — Map (db m112670) HM
49 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Brown County Courthouse —
On 1st Ave. SE at Lincoln St. S., on the right when traveling west on 1st Ave. SE.
Brown County Courthouse has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior Built 1904 — — Map (db m130661) HM
50 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Clark Swisher —
Near South Roosevelt Street 0.1 miles Melgaard Rd.
Clark Swisher was a native of Vermillion, South Dakota and graduated from Vermillion High School in 1934. He want on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in 1938 from the University of South Dakota. Coach Swisher began his coaching career at high . . . — — Map (db m112037) HM
51 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Dacotah Prairie Museum —
On South Main Street at 1st Ave. SW, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
This Property has been Placed on the NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES By the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m130697) HM
52 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Donald S. Reshetar —
Near South Roosevelt Street 0.1 miles Melgaard Rd.
Don Reshetar is a native of Minneapolis, Minnesota and a 1947 graduate of Minneapolis South High School. Coach Reshetar graduated with his bachelor's degree from Augustana College, in 1951 and master's degree from Northern State University in . . . — — Map (db m112036) HM
53 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — 508 — F.W. Sallet and the Dakota Freie Presse —
On East Melgaard Road 0.1 miles west of South Lloyd Street, on the right when traveling west.
Two German-language newspapers, Dakota Freie Press (DFP) and Neue Deutsche Presse (NDP), were located a short distance from here at 524 South Main St. Owner and editor, Friedrich Wilheim Sallet, emigrated from East Prussia and published DFP for . . . — — Map (db m90571) HM
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54 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — First United Methodist Church —
On South Lincoln Street at 5th Ave. SE, on the right when traveling south on South Lincoln Street.
First United Methodist Church has been placed on the NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES by the United States Department of the Interior Built 1904 — — Map (db m131077) HM
55 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Grow! — Absolutely! Aberdeen
Near 1st Avenue SE 0.2 miles east of 1st Avenue SE, on the right when traveling west. Reported permanently removed.
This sculpture was commissioned by Absolutely! Aberdeen for the GROW! Campaign. It symbolizes Absolutely! Aberdeen's commitment to promote growth in and around the Aberdeen area. Each piece of the sculpture represents a specific element that we . . . — — Map (db m229636)
56 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — James Kretchman —
Near South Roosevelt Street 0.1 miles south of Melgaard Rd.
James Kretchman is a native of Faulkton, S.D. He first started his Northern experience as a scholar athlete in the 1950's. While playing football under Coach Clark Swisher Coach Kretchman earned Little All-American honors and he is still amongst . . . — — Map (db m112033) HM
57 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — L. Frank Baum, Author — The Wonderful Wizard of Oz —
On Yellow Brick Road.
Lyman Frank Baum was born May 15, 1856, in Chittenango, New York. He held a variety of jobs from actor to newspaper man to traveling salesman before settling in Aberdeen with his family in 1888. Baum first opened a variety store called . . . — — Map (db m210350) HM
58 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Leo J. Weber —
On Wylie Park Recreation Trail.
"All people are like kids, they never grow old." Leo J. Weber Storybookland Sculptor and Florist 1910 - 1997 — — Map (db m112653) HM
59 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Masonic Temple, Aberdeen —
On South Main Street at 5th Avenue SE, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
The Masonic Temple Has been placed on the National Register Of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior Built 1899 — — Map (db m145323) HM
60 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Memorial Tree —
Near Southeast 17th Street west of South State Street.
Planted in honor of the Grand Army of the Republic by its Auxiliary the National Woman's Relief Corps — — Map (db m297087) WM
61 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Northern State University Veterans Memorial —
On 12th Avenue South East at South Jay Street on 12th Avenue South East.
World War II Plaque In Memory of Students and Faculty of NSC Who Served in WWII NSC Vets Club Sidney L. Smith American Legion Post #24 Korea and Vietnam Plaque In Memory of Students and . . . — — Map (db m150923) WM
62 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Northern State University World War I Memorial —
On 12th Avenue South East at South Jay Street on 12th Avenue South East.
World War I Plaque a. This Archway Erected By The Classes of 1916, '17, '18, '19 and '20 Northern Normal and Industrial School Dedicated to the Four Hundred and Forty-Two Students, Alumni and . . . — — Map (db m150644) WM
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63 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — South Dakota Boy's State — Home of —
Near 12th Avenue SE.
Founded on N S T C Campus 1940 (American Legion Logo) Charles Dalthorp      Ivan Huntsinger Dr. Harry R. Darling      Judge Harry E. Mundt N. Peter Wenge — — Map (db m114786) HM
64 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Swisher Field — Clark Swisher —
Near South Roosevelt Street 0.1 miles south of Melgaard Rd..
Left Side Clark Swisher's Commitment to N.S.U. and his Efforts for the Community, Exemplify his Love of athletics And his desire For students To achieve Educational Excellence. Right Side Head . . . — — Map (db m112032) HM
65 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — T. Clarkson Gage Homestead —
On 131st Street 0.5 miles west of 385th Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Homesteaded by T. Clarkson Gage Pioneer 1881 Father of Matilda J. Gage SW 1/4 – sec. 4 – 123 – 64 — — Map (db m206775) HM
66 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — The Great Northern Railroad Depot —
On Court Street at Railroad Ave. SE, on the right when traveling north on Court Street.
Has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior Built 1906 — — Map (db m91243) HM
67 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Bath — Bath, South Dakota —
On State Highway 395 0.5 miles north of U.S. 12, on the right when traveling north.
At this site on June 22, 1989, The State Centennial Wagon Train with 44 wagons made their noon stop. Over 700 people welcomed the wagon train with an old fashioned BBQ and entertainment. — — Map (db m90516) HM
68 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Columbia — Waterfowl —
On Sand Lake Dr. 0.2 miles east of County Highway 16, on the right when traveling east.
Perhaps our best known group of birds, waterfowl species such as ducks, geese and swans have webbed feet and water repellent feathers that allow them to float and swim easily. Often striking in plumage, waterfowl are found in a variety of watery . . . — — Map (db m102937) HM
69 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Columbia — 318 — Columbia — 1879 —
Near 396th Avenue.
Located at the mouth of Elm River, Columbia has a notable history. Here was the wintering place of Waneta "Cuthead Band"of Yanctonaise Sioux. Here was the site of the scout's camp from which in 1866, Sam J. Brown started his famous "ride in . . . — — Map (db m179946) HM
70 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Columbia — Columbia Marsh —
On 396th Ave. 0.8 miles 120th St., on the right when traveling north.
A Wetland Enhancement Project Developed by Ducks Unlimited, Inc. in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the North American Wetlands Conservation Act Council on Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge to improve North America's . . . — — Map (db m103078) HM
71 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Columbia — 686 — Daly Corners —
On 401st Avenue (County Road 18) at 120th Street (County Road 9), on the right when traveling north on 401st Avenue.
In 1880, John Daly and his four sons - George, John Charles ("JC"), Edward and Austin arrived at this location from Michigan. It was here that "Daly Corners" started. On the northwest corner was J.C. Daly's tree claim and his homestead was on . . . — — Map (db m206716) HM
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72 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Columbia — 570 — Father Alexandra Ravoux —
Near 396th Avenue 0.6 miles south of 115th Street, on the left when traveling south.
In 1845 near this spot in a Cuthead Indian village Father Alexandra Ravoux celebrated the first mass of record in South Dakota — — Map (db m206668) HM
73 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Columbia — 580 — Hamlin Garland —
On Hamlin Garland Highway (123rd Street) (County Road 11) 0.5 miles west of 391st Avenue (County Road 14), on the right when traveling west.
who rose to distinction in American Letters resided on this spot 1881-1884 Here stood the Garland Homestead where he began his first book "Main Travelled Roads" — — Map (db m206717) HM
74 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Columbia — Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge — Welcome to —
On Sand Lake Dr. 0.2 miles County Highway 16.
Sand Lake National Wildlife refuge, a 2,498 acre refuge, was established in 1935 to protect critical nesting and migrating habitat for our nation's waterfowl. The James River, which flows through the refuge, was dammed by the Civilian Conservation . . . — — Map (db m102938) HM
75 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Columbia — Sand Lake's Observation Tower — …A Bird's Eye View —
On Sand Lake Dr 0.2 miles County Highway 16.
This 108-foot tower was built by the Civilian Conservation corps in 1936. The Sand Lake CCC camp ran from 1925 through 1939 and housed several hundred men. They built many of the dikes, fences, and facilities you see on the Refuge today. The . . . — — Map (db m103080) HM
76 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Columbia — Songbirds — Neotropical Migrants —
On Sand Lake Dr. 0.2 miles County Highway 16, on the right when traveling east.
"Over increasingly large areas of the United States, spring now comes unheralded by the return of the birds, and the early mornings are now strangely silent, where once they were filled with the beautiful bird song." Silent Spring, . . . — — Map (db m102940) HM
77 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Columbia — The View from the Top —
On Sand Lake Dr 0.2 miles County Highway 16.
WEST Looking to the west, the giant Canada goose pens and display pool are below you. In the spring and summer, you'll see the giant Canada geese raising their goslings in the area. Just beyond the goose area is the tree-lined Refuge . . . — — Map (db m103079) HM
78 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Frederick — 548 — Aurland —
On 391st Avenue (County Road 14) 0.5 miles north of 112th Street (State Highway 10), on the left when traveling north.
(east side) History The united Norwegion Luthern church. In memory of the pioneer members of the Aurland congregation, organized in 1885. Rev Rogne was the first Pastor. The services wer held in homes & school houses until when in . . . — — Map (db m206714) HM
79 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Frederick — 616 — Colin Campbell Fur Post —
Near 382nd Avenue 0.1 miles north of 111st Street, on the right when traveling north.
On this spot stood Colon Campbell Fur Post 1822 - '28 The very important Sioux, Waneta was born near this place 1794 - 1848 — — Map (db m128448) HM
80 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Frederick — Frederick, South Dakota Veterans Memorial —
On Main St at 5th Ave on Main St.
In Honor and Memory of our Men and Women Who have Served Our Country in all Branches of the Service. This Tribute was Partially Funded by the July 4, 2003 Celebration that Included an Awards Ceremony, Parade, and B-1 . . . — — Map (db m137487) WM
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81 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Frederick — In Memoriam —
Near 101st Street 0.2 miles west of 392nd Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
On June 22, 1883 Mrs. Matt (Valborg) Hanhela became the first Finnish settler here to die (in childbirth). She and her infant son were the first to be buried here. Their grave is unmarked and unknown. Ten acres of land for this cemetery and for . . . — — Map (db m206651) HM
82 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Frederick — In Memory of the Finnish Pioneers — 1882 — 1955 —
On 391st Avenue (County Road 14) at 104th Street (County Road 4), on the right when traveling north on 391st Avenue.
(south side) Finnish Pioneer Settlers of Other Savo Area Twps. in Territory qf Dakota. 1882–1886 Names of Finnish pioneers. Ada Twp. 129 Range 61. Wm. Pφykkφ N.W.14. Markku Rusko S.E.22. Michael . . . — — Map (db m206705) HM
83 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Frederick — Old Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Church — National Register of Historic Places —
On 392nd Avenue north of 101st Street, on the right when traveling south.
This property Old Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Church has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m206650) HM
84 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Frederick — Philip Cain Gelling Homestead —
On 391st Avenue 0.2 miles north of 111th Street.
A pioneer in Brown County, Philip Cain Gelling was born on the Isle of Man in 1849. He came to the Dakota Territory from Illinois in 1882 and homesteaded on this site. Philip married Elizabeth Johnson in 1887. From that union 8 children were . . . — — Map (db m169929) HM
85 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Frederick — Savo Hall —
On 104th Street (County Road 3) at 391st Avenue (County Road 14), on the left when traveling east on 104th Street.
Savo Hall has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Built 1899 — — Map (db m206662) HM
86 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Frederick — 319 — Savo Monument —
On 391st Avenue (County Road 14) at 104th Street (County Road 3), on the right when traveling north on 391st Avenue.
This monument was created to forever make available the story of those Finnish people who early came to Brown and Dickey Counties, and settled there. Erected by the Savo Finnish Historical Society under the direction of John G. Peterson, the . . . — — Map (db m206703) HM
87 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Frederick — The First Frederick School —
On 5th Ave.
The First Frederick school house was built in 1883. Main-building was built in 1922 with four year curriculum. The Original bell of Frederick school. Purchased with money raised by student entertainment in April 1888. Park . . . — — Map (db m137490) HM
88 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Frederick — Tveit Homestead —
On 391st Avenue (County Road 14) 0.7 miles north of 112th Street (State Highway 10), on the right when traveling north.
Site of the Tveit Homestead Claimed in October 1882 by Iver Lars Tveit Iver brought his bride Marta here in 1883, then his parents Lars & Ragnhilde in 1885 These Tveits were born and raised here: Lewis, Belle, Hilda, . . . — — Map (db m206665) HM
89 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Frederick — 92-B — You Are Entering South Dakota / You Are Now Leaving South Dakota and About to Enter North Dakota —
On U.S. 281 0.2 miles south of 102nd St Southeast, on the right when traveling south.
You Are Entering South Dakota 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 . . . — — Map (db m177397) HM
90 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Groton — Groton South Dakota Veteran's Memorial —
Near U.S. 37 0.2 miles north of Highway 12.
Dedicated to All Area Veterans All Gave Some Some Gave All — — Map (db m101735) HM
91 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Houghton — 515 — Civilian Conservation Corps Camp —
On 112th Street (State Highway 10) 1.3 miles west of 400th Ave., on the right when traveling east.
Camp BF-2 (Sand Lake): 2 1/2 miles W and 2 1/2 miles S at headquarters. Company: 2749--6/28/35 - 7/31/39. The Civilian Conservation Corps was a federal work-relief program during the Great Depression. From 1933 to 1942, the CCC provided work . . . — — Map (db m100979) HM
92 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Houghton — 424 — Ralph Herseth — Twenty-First Governor —
On 112th Street (State Highway 10) at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling east on 112th Street.
Ralph Herseth, 1909 - 1969, was born on a ranch near Houghten and grew to manhood here. He graduated from Columbia High School and attended North Dakota State College. As a farmer - rancher, he raised wheat, corn, and Aberdeen Angus cattle and . . . — — Map (db m180972) HM
93 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Houghton — Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge —
On County Route 7 1.3 miles 400th Ave.., on the right when traveling east.
A Wetland of International Importance (Marker 1) Wetlands are one of the most important ecosystems on the planet. They improve our quality of life by providing us with clean water, food, flood control, and many forms of recreation. . . . — — Map (db m100980) HM
94 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Mansfield — John Mansfield —
On N. 2nd St. 0.1 miles north of E. Main St., on the left when traveling north.
John Mansfield Founder Mansfield Dak Territory 1882 — — Map (db m90531) HM
95 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Stratford — Oakwood Post —
On Rondell Avenue just east of 2nd Street, on the left when traveling east.
Oakwood post, established in 1835 by Major Joseph R. Brown for the American Fur Company, was an early trading post in Brown County. French explorers called it “place of the scrub oaks,” a landmark used by Indians and Whites alike. Pierre Le . . . — — Map (db m187060) HM
96 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Stratford — Stratford Veterans Memorial —
On Randell Street 0.2 miles west of Railway Street, on the right when traveling east.
"Lest We Forget" Dedicated to all the Veterans of the United States of America and to those who will come after us for their Service to God and Country — — Map (db m90796) WM
97 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Westport — Madison Gregory — 1848-1885 —
On 120th St..
Madison Gregory was born in Huron County, Ohio in 1848. He married Ester Randall on December 26, 1870 in Kankakee County, Illinois. Three daughters were born to them in Kankakee County-Lillie Gregory Martin, Jennie Gregory, and Ethel Gregory . . . — — Map (db m125356) HM
98 ► South Dakota, Brown County, Westport — Pioneers with Unknown Grave sites in Westport Cemetery — Memorial to —
On 120th St.
"Grant Tooker, one of the early settlers, told of the first burial at Westport. In the late fall of 1883 a man named Albright died of consumption. He lived west of town. No one would volunteer to dig the grave, but when Grant's father offered to . . . — — Map (db m125357) HM
99 ► South Dakota, Davison County, Mitchell — 525th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy) —
On Main Street at 1st Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
The 525th Bomb Squadron of the 379th Bombard[ment] Group was designated the Grand Slam Group of the entire 8th Air Force in 1944. This designation is based on most flights most efficient, most accurate and least losses. The 525th Bomb . . . — — Map (db m311856) WM
100 ► South Dakota, Davison County, Mitchell — 5th Avenue & Main Street — Downtown Mitchell, SD Historic District —
On Main Street at 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
[Top to bottom] Rozum Motor Co.: Allis-Chalmers Dealer Mitchell-S.D.-March 1-1939-Hershey Photo Service ———————————————— Christian Ministries Building 422 North Main Street Originally built as: Elks Lodge . . . — — Map (db m311787) HM

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