Related Historical Markers

April 1, 2022

Launch Marker, first panel

SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER

1 ► South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, Downtown — Launch — 8th Street Bridge —

Early settlers embraced the Big Sioux River for its industrial potential, but the river was also an important recreational amenity Bring your love to the bridge. Initial, Attach & Kiss! #sflovelock The Love Lock Wall A love . . . — — Map (db m195025) HM

2 ► South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, Downtown — Course — 8th Street Bridge —

There were several flour mills and lumberyards along the early downtown riverfront. Railroads linked local suppliers with buyers across the Midwest but flooding and a lack of reliable river levels eventually led to a redevelopment of the area. . . . — — Map (db m195032) HM

3 ► South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, Downtown — Overflow — 8th Street Bridge —

The combination of heavy snowfall and spring rains have been flooding the banks of the Big Sioux River for many years – these destructive events led to levee improvements and the reconstruction of downtown bridges & businesses. . . . — — Map (db m195034) HM