Historical Markers and War Memorials in Aberdeen, South Dakota
Aberdeen is the county seat for Brown County
Aberdeen is in Brown County
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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
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
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
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 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 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 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
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
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)
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 m210350) 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
