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
"If you are able,
Save for them a place
Inside of you…
And save one backward glance
When you are leaving
For the places they can
No longer go
Be not ashamed to say
You loved them,
Though you may or
May not have always . . . — — Map (db m112664) HM
Near South Roosevelt Street 0.1 miles from 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
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
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
Near South Roosevelt Street 0.1 miles from 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
Near South Roosevelt Street 0.1 miles from 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
On Melgaard Rd., 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 324 South Main St. Owner and editor, Friedrich Wilheim Sallet, emigrated from East Prussia and published DFP for . . . — — Map (db m90571) HM
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
On 1st Avenue SE 0.1 miles east of Market Street, on the right when traveling west.
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 m90799)
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
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 m127270) HM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 m100971) HM
On 396th Ave. 0.8 miles from 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
On Sand Lake Dr. 0.2 miles from 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
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
On Sand Lake Dr. 0.2 miles from 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
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
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
On U.S. 281 0.2 miles south of 102nd St Southeast, on the right when traveling south.
Front of Marker
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 . . . — — Map (db m91959) HM
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
On County Route 7 1.3 miles from 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
On 112th Street (State Highway 10) at 3rd St, 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 m112630) HM
On County Route 7 1.3 miles from 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
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
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
"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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