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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Brown County, South Dakota

 
Clickable Map of Brown 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 Brown County, SD (55) Day County, SD (22) Edmunds County, SD (4) Faulk County, SD (8) Marshall County, SD (36) McPherson County, SD (7) Spink County, SD (12) Dickey County, ND (4) Sargent County, ND (1)  BrownCounty(55) Brown County (55)  DayCounty(22) Day County (22)  EdmundsCounty(4) Edmunds County (4)  FaulkCounty(8) Faulk County (8)  MarshallCounty(36) Marshall County (36)  McPhersonCounty(7) McPherson County (7)  SpinkCounty(12) Spink County (12)  DickeyCountyNorth Dakota(4) Dickey County (4)  SargentCounty(1) Sargent County (1)
Aberdeen is the county seat for Brown County
Adjacent to Brown County, South Dakota
      Day County (22)  
      Edmunds County (4)  
      Faulk County (8)  
      Marshall County (36)  
      McPherson County (7)  
      Spink County (12)  
      Dickey County, North Dakota (4)  
      Sargent County, North Dakota (1)  
 
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1 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
2 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
3 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
4 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
5 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Andrew Melgaard
This statue erected in memory of Andrew Melgaard Pioneer Who Presented this park to The City of AberdeenMap (db m90518) HM
6 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
7 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
8 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
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9 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 InteriorMap (db m130697) HM
10 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
11 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
12 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 1904Map (db m131077) HM
13 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)
14 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
15 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — L. Frank Baum, AuthorThe 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
16 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
17 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 1899Map (db m145323) HM
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18 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
19 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
20 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — South Dakota Boy's StateHome of
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
21 South Dakota, Brown County, Aberdeen — Swisher FieldClark 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
22 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 – 64Map (db m206775) HM
23 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 1906Map (db m91243) HM
24 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
25 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
26 South Dakota, Brown County, Columbia — 318 — Columbia1879
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
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27 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
28 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
29 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 DakotaMap (db m206668) HM
30 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
31 South Dakota, Brown County, Columbia — Sand Lake National Wildlife RefugeWelcome 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
32 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
33 South Dakota, Brown County, Columbia — SongbirdsNeotropical 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
34 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
35 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
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36 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 - 1848Map (db m128448) HM
37 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
38 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
39 South Dakota, Brown County, Frederick — In Memory of the Finnish Pioneers1882 — 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. Pöykkö N.W.14. Markku Rusko S.E.22. Michael . . . Map (db m206705) HM
40 South Dakota, Brown County, Frederick — Old Finnish Apostolic Lutheran ChurchNational 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 InteriorMap (db m206650) HM
41 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
42 South Dakota, Brown County, Frederick — Savo HallNational Register of Historic Places
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 1899Map (db m206662) HM
43 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
44 South Dakota, Brown County, Frederick — 92-B — South DakotaYou Are Entering
On U.S. 281, 0.2 miles south of 102nd St Southeast, on the right when traveling south.
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 lowest point, . . . Map (db m177397) HM
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45 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
46 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
47 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 AllMap (db m101735) HM
48 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
49 South Dakota, Brown County, Houghton — 424 — Ralph HersethTwenty-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
50 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
51 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 1882Map (db m90531) HM
52 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
53 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 CountryMap (db m90796) WM
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54 South Dakota, Brown County, Westport — Madison Gregory1848-1885
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
55 South Dakota, Brown County, Westport — Pioneers with Unknown Grave sites in Westport CemeteryMemorial 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
 
 
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