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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Meade County, South Dakota

 
Clickable Map of Meade 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 Meade County, SD (29) Butte County, SD (12) Haakon County, SD (6) Lawrence County, SD (137) Pennington County, SD (80) Perkins County, SD (18) Ziebach County, SD (0)  MeadeCounty(29) Meade County (29)  ButteCounty(12) Butte County (12)  HaakonCounty(6) Haakon County (6)  LawrenceCounty(137) Lawrence County (137)  PenningtonCounty(80) Pennington County (80)  PerkinsCounty(18) Perkins County (18)  ZiebachCounty(0) Ziebach County (0)
Sturgis is the county seat for Meade County
Adjacent to Meade County, South Dakota
      Butte County (12)  
      Haakon County (6)  
      Lawrence County (137)  
      Pennington County (80)  
      Perkins County (18)  
      Ziebach County (0)  
 
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1 South Dakota, Meade County, Faith — 288 — Faith
On 1st Street East (U.S. 212) east of East 1st Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Where Highways US 212 and SD 73 meet, at the end of the Cheyenne Branch of the Milwaukee Road, we live, a half mile above sea level of the Fox Ridge Divide, our souls nourished by the picture sunsets. Our Grass is unsurpassed anywhere, . . . Map (db m185219) HM
2 South Dakota, Meade County, Faith — 459 — Small Town / Badger ClarkBy Badger Clark / (1883-1957)
On West Fifth Street near South Fifth Avenue West, on the right when traveling north.
Small Town By Badger Clark The circling cones of bison hide that made the village of the Sioux Rose near as high, spread near as wide, O little Western town, as you. But small-town skylines all are great And . . . Map (db m185220) HM
3 South Dakota, Meade County, Faith — Sue
On East 1st Street (U.S. 212) west of 2nd Avenue East, on the right when traveling west.
This scrap iron sculpture was created to commemorate Sue, the largest, most complete and best preserved T-Rex found to date! Ninety percent of her original bones were found. Only a foot, an arm and a few ribs and vertebrae are missing. Sue was . . . Map (db m153969) HM
4 South Dakota, Meade County, Fort Meade — 8 Inch Towed Howitzer (M115)
On Sheridan Street, 0.2 miles west of Custer Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Dates in inventory: 1940 - 1961 - Caliber: 25 (200) Total Weight: 29,700 Lbs - Muzzle Velocity: 1950 F.P.S. Tube Length: 16 feet 10.5 inches - Range: 10.5 miles Tube Life: 5,600 Rounds - Powder Pressure: 3,300 PSI Tube Weight: . . . Map (db m174055) HM
5 South Dakota, Meade County, Fort Meade — Charles D. Roberts
On Sheridan Street, 0.1 miles east of 4th Street, on the right when traveling east.
The President of the United States In the name of The Congress takes pleasure in presenting the Congressional Medal of Honor to Roberts, Charles D. Rank and organization: Second Lieutenant, U.S. . . . Map (db m174052) HM
6 South Dakota, Meade County, Fort Meade — Fort Meade Museum
On Sheridan Street, 0.2 miles west of Custer Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This Property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the Interior Map (db m173733) HM
7 South Dakota, Meade County, Fort Meade — Fourth Cavalry Group Veterans Memorial
On Sheridan Street, 0.1 miles east of 4th Street, on the right when traveling east.
World War II ETO Normandy Northern France Rhineland Ardennes - Alsace Central Europe 4th Cav Grp 24th Cav Rgn     4th Cav Rgn [Honor Roll of Names]Map (db m173877) WM
8 South Dakota, Meade County, Fort Meade — 466 — It Started Here
On Sheridan Street, 0.2 miles west of Custer Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
On this parade ground in 1892 "The Star Spangled Banner" got its impetus to become the National Anthem. Colonel Caleb Carlton of the Eighth Cavalry was Post Commander and with his wife discussed the need for a National Air. At her suggestion he . . . Map (db m185221) HM
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9 South Dakota, Meade County, Mud Butte — 639 — Ben Ash
On Cedar Canyon Road east of U.S. 212, on the right when traveling east.
The trail blazers here on December 26, 1875 Ben Ash, S.C. Dodge, Russ Marsh, Ed Donahue, and Stimmy Stimson on their trip from Bismarck through the Indian country first sighted the Black Hills.Map (db m185222) HM
10 South Dakota, Meade County, Sturgis — Bear Butte
On South Dakota Route 79.
. . . Map (db m172489) HM
11 South Dakota, Meade County, Sturgis — Bear Butte
On South Dakota Route 79.
Entered into the National Register of Historic Places June 19, 1973 Under the National Preservation Act of October 15, 1966 Bear Butte was placed in the National Register Because of its Spiritual value To the Plains Indians . . . Map (db m172497) HM
12 South Dakota, Meade County, Sturgis — 80 — Bear ButteMountain of Plains Indians — Cheyenne (Nowawaste) Sioux (Mato Paha) —
On 206th Street (South Dakota Route 34) 0.2 miles west of 131st Street (South Dakota Route 79), on the left when traveling east.
This 4,422 foot high volcanic bubble rises 1,200 feet above the plains, a guide for centuries to Indians, fur traders, soldiers, cowboys, and travelers. It was visited or passed by Verendrye, 1743; Lt. G. K. Warren, 1855; Hayden, the scientist and . . . Map (db m177396) HM
13 South Dakota, Meade County, Sturgis — 239 — Bear Butte (Mato Paha) Indian Camp
On 206th Street (State Highway 34) near Custer Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Reported damaged.
This area, extending along Bear Butte Creek, was for centuries a select camp site for the Plains Indians, who found here mountain spring water, wood, protection from the bitter north winds, together with much game and wild fruit in season. Here, or . . . Map (db m184003) HM
14 South Dakota, Meade County, Sturgis — Born of OpportunityThe Story of our History
On Junction Avenue at Harmon Street on Junction Avenue.
Sturgis City, as it was originally called, was laid out by Major Jeremiah Wilcox on August 16, 1878. it was positioned to take advantage of the recently established site of Fort Meade, 1.5 miles to the east, and named for the commander of that . . . Map (db m174066) HM
15 South Dakota, Meade County, Sturgis — Broken PromisesThe Story of our History
On Junction Avenue at Harmon Street on Junction Avenue.
The Fort Laramie Treaties of 1851 and 1868 held implications that would impact the destiny of the Lakota people for generations. The government promised in the 1868 treaty to care for them by building an agency on the reservation with commensurate . . . Map (db m174078) HM
16 South Dakota, Meade County, Sturgis — 33 — Camp J.G. Sturgis / Scooptown
On 130th Avenue (South Dakota Route 79) at 201st Street, on the right when traveling north on 130th Avenue.
Camp J.G. Sturgis Named for Lt. J.G. Sturgis, killed June 25, 1876 at Battle of Little Big Horn. Established July 1, 1878 in this area by Cos. G.F.I.K., 1st US Infantry; D.G. 11th US Infantry; Hq. & Trs. A.C.D.E.G.I.K.M. 7th US Cavalry; Col. . . . Map (db m177387) HM
17 South Dakota, Meade County, Sturgis — Capt. William F. Raynolds
On South Dakota Route 79.
With a military expedition camped in the vicinity July 10, & 11th, 1859. He conducted on Sunday the first Christian services on Meade County soil.Map (db m172481) HM
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18 South Dakota, Meade County, Sturgis — Charles Nolin
On Junction Avenue at Harmon Street on Junction Avenue.
Age 24 Pony Mail Carrier Was ambushed, Killed And Scalped on this spot in August 1876.Map (db m174059) HM
19 South Dakota, Meade County, Sturgis — 556 — Charles Nolin1876
On Sherman Street at Meade Street, on the right when traveling east on Sherman Street.
This youthful pony mail carrier on the Sidney-Deadwood Gold Trail was ambushed, killed, and scalped in what is now south Sturgis on August 19, 1876. He was buried, next morning, by passing pioneers. On June 7, 1889, local citizens re-interred him . . . Map (db m183999) HM
20 South Dakota, Meade County, Sturgis — 473 — Charles Nolin, Pony Mail Carrier
On Junction Avenue north of Harmon Street, on the right when traveling north.
Charles "Red" Nolin, pony mail carrier on the Sidney-Deadwood trail, was ambushed, killed, and scalped here by Indians on August 19, 1876. On this evening, Nolin stopped by Alkali Creek, where the National Cemetery is now located. Here a . . . Map (db m184002) HM
21 South Dakota, Meade County, Sturgis — 512 — Civilian Conservation Corps Camps
On South Dakota Route 34 at Custer Avenue, on the left when traveling east on State Route 34.
Camps D-Army-1 & SCS-6 (Fechner): 1/2 mile S on W edge of Ft. Meade D-Army-1 company: 2758--7/20/34-10/31/35. SCS-6 companies: 2765--10/15/36-5/27/42; 4725V--5/28/42-7/27/42. The Civilian Conservation Corps was a federal work-relief program during . . . Map (db m184004) HM
22 South Dakota, Meade County, Sturgis — Dr. F. V. Hayden
On Centennial Trail (State Highway 79).
Noted Geologist of the U.S. ascended this Mt. on Mar. 9, 1855 Map (db m172487) HM
23 South Dakota, Meade County, Sturgis — Sacred Mountain of the Plains Indians
On South Dakota Route 79.
Noavosse (cheyenne) "The good Mountain" Mato Paha (Sioux) "Bear Mountain" Here through the centuries plains Indians received spiritual guidance from their creator. Here the Cheyenne Prophet, Sweet Medicine, received the 4 . . . Map (db m172490) HM
24 South Dakota, Meade County, Sturgis — The Fate of the Mail CarrierThe Story of our History
On Junction Avenue at Harmon Street on Junction Avenue.
On this site, the evening of August 19, 1876, 24-year-old Charles "Red" Nolin, pony mail carrier was shot and scalped. He was asked by members of the Schofeld Freighting Outfit to stay with them for the night because of the presence of Indians in . . . Map (db m174075) HM
25 South Dakota, Meade County, Sturgis — The Peace Keeping PostThe Story of our History
On Junction Ave at Harmon Street on Junction Ave.
There had long been talk of the need for a military post in the region. As far back as 1857, First Lieutenant Warren recognized the strategic importance of the Black Hills. On Sept. 30, 1857, Lt Warren, while on a military survey of the region, . . . Map (db m174069) HM
26 South Dakota, Meade County, Sturgis — 436 — Thomas E. Odell
On South Dakota Route 79.
Born in Ohio in 1876, he came to South Dakota in 1907. With scant education, he achieved college degrees, taught for 25 years, his last school at 86, to afford him time for summer research. He wrote "Mato Paha", the story of Bear Butte, a . . . Map (db m180977) HM
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27 South Dakota, Meade County, Sturgis — Treaties are formedThe Story of our History
On Junction Avenue at Harmon Street on Junction Avenue.
As the United States grew and people moved west, they came in contact with the Native Americans. Out of these contacts conflicts arose. In response to these conflicts, the United States government enacted treaties with the Native Americans. . . . Map (db m174081) HM
28 South Dakota, Meade County, Vale — 32 — "Death of the Bismarck Trail"
On 130th Avenue (South Dakota Route 79) 0.2 miles north of 199th Street, on the right when traveling north.
On this spot, where the eroded ruts of the Bismarck-Deadwood Trail are still plain to see took place on July 17, 1877 the massacre of the Wagnus family by Indians, who from Bear Butte watched with envy the passing of their lands to the whites. Two . . . Map (db m184171) HM
29 South Dakota, Meade County, Vale — Lakota Holy Man, Visionary, Ambassador, Healer and Storyteller
Near Bear Butte State Park Drive, 1 mile north of U.S. 79, on the left when traveling north.
"Give us a blessing so that our words and actions be one in unity, and that we will be able to listen to each other. In doing so, we shall with good heart walk hand in hand to face the future." Frank Fools Crow in prayer . . . Map (db m154913) HM
 
 
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Mar. 29, 2024