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By Ruth VanSteenwyk, June 26, 2021
Huron College Marker
1 South Dakota, Beadle County, Huron — Huron College
On Illinois Avenue Southwest.
This marker commemorates the service by Huron College to higher education, the Church, and the people of South Dakota, 1883 - 1984 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)Map (db m178931) HM
2 South Dakota, Bon Homme County, Scotland — The History Of Scotland Academy
On Fourth Street (State Highway 25) 0.1 miles north of Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1880 Reverend-Doctor Harlan P. Carson, Synodical Missionary for Dakota Territory, arrived from Illinois. In 1886 he established Scotland Academy for pioneering settlers in Bon Homme and surrounding counties to support the two Christian crusades . . . Map (db m556) HM
3 South Dakota, Brookings County, Astoria — Singsaas Lutheran Church
On 487th Avenue, 0.2 miles south of 197th Street, on the right when traveling south.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1921 Listed 2003Map (db m179936) HM
4 South Dakota, Brookings County, Brookings — Sterling United Methodist Church
On 471st Avenue (County Highway 77) at 202nd Street, on the right when traveling north on 471st Avenue.
Established 1878 Has Been Placed On The National Register Of Historic PlacesMap (db m148310) HM
5 South Dakota, Brookings County, Bruce — Praise in the Park
On 202nd Street, 1.1 miles west of 462nd Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Settlers arriving in the Oakwood area in the late 1870s desired a place to worship and hold prayer meetings. Lake Oakwood proved to be an ideal location for baptisms and to pitch a tent to shelter worshippers from the weather. As time and finances . . . Map (db m179777) HM
6 South Dakota, Brookings County, Volga — 595 — Lake Campbell Lutheran Church
On 219th Street, 1.1 miles east of Caspian Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The Lake Campbell Lutheran Church was originally the Medary Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Congregation, Brookings County, Dakota Territory. The congregation was organized June 13, 1870 at the John Thompson home in Sverdrup Township Minnehaha . . . Map (db m179962) HM
7 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
8 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
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9 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
10 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
11 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
12 South Dakota, Brule County, Chamberlain — Divine Infant Home1890-1992
Near Saint Joseph's Drive at Red Cloud Drive, on the right when traveling north.
In the 1930's St. Joseph's Indian School opened the Divine Infant Home on this site. The Divine Infant Home provided care for young infants and preschoolers when no other care was available. The former Divine Infant Home was also a part of the . . . Map (db m242610) HM
13 South Dakota, Brule County, Chamberlain — St. Joseph's Memorial
Near Saint Joseph Drive north of North Main Street (South Dakota Highway 50), on the right when traveling north.
Fr. Henry Hogebach – Founder Fr. Henry Hogebach, SCJ, founded St. Joseph's Indian School in 1927. He devoted his life to the care and education of Native American children. His vision, patience and perseverance remains alive in our ongoing . . . Map (db m242611) HM
14 South Dakota, Campbell County, Eureka — Hoffnungstal EV. Lutheran Church
On 112th Street (State Highway 10) at 320th Ave, on the right when traveling west on 112th Street.
Hoffnungstal EV. Lutheran Church Eureka, South Dakota Organized 1888 Disbanded December 31, 1968 Record Depository Zion Am. Lutheran Church Eureka, South Dakota Original Church Corner Stone Ev. Luth. . . . Map (db m112049) HM
15 South Dakota, Charles Mix County, Marty — 119 — Martin Marty / Rev. Sylvester Eisenman
On 303rd Street east of 388th Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Martin Marty 1834-1896 First Abbot of St. Meinrad Archabbey, First Bishop of the Dakota Territory, began to visit the Indians in this territory in 1877. He established the first Indian Mission called St. Ann’s Mission of Wheeler, . . . Map (db m177442) HM
16 South Dakota, Charles Mix County, Pickstown — Circle of Life
On U.S. 18, 0.5 miles west of Missouri Drive, on the right when traveling west.
"You have noticed that everything an Indian does is in a circle, and that is because the power of the world always works in circles, and everything tries to be round. . . . The sky is round, and I have heard that the earth is round . . . Map (db m187544) HM
17 South Dakota, Charles Mix County, Pickstown — Star Power
On U.S. 18, 0.5 miles west of Missouri Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Living under a vast blanket of stars above the Great Plains, Native Americans had an interest in the stars. Stars are believed to be Woniya of Wakan Tanka, "the holy breath of the Great Spirit." Constellations in the night sky . . . Map (db m187545) HM
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18 South Dakota, Clay County, Vermillion — 425 — Bruyer Church
On South Dakota Route 50, 3 miles west of Interstate 29, on the right when traveling west.
August Bruyer, his wife, Josephine (Simon) and their sons, John and Julius, were born in France, coming to America about the middle of the nineteenth century. By 1858, they had settled in Fairview Township, 4 miles east of what was to be Vermillion. . . . Map (db m179897) HM
19 South Dakota, Clay County, Vermillion — 579 — Grand Lodge Constitution SiteFirst Baptist Church Site
On South Dakota Street at West Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling south on South Dakota Street.
This stone marks the place where, on the twenty first day of July A.D. 1875, A.L. 5875, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Dakota, was constituted and the officers installed. Grand Officers Thos. H. . . . Map (db m179206) HM
20 South Dakota, Clay County, Vermillion — The First Baptist Church, Vermillion, South Dakota
On E Main St at N Dakota St on E Main St.
The First Baptist Church Was built in 1889 and 1925. The Congregation, organized in 1868, is one of the oldest in South Dakota. The Church houses a historic Tracker Pipe Organ. Has been placed on the NATIONAL REGISTER . . . Map (db m135986) HM
21 South Dakota, Clay County, Wakonda — The Congregational Church of Star Corner
On 2nd Street west of Iowa Street, on the right when traveling east.
In 1883, the Congregational Church of Star Corner was organized in the James Montgomery home located near the intersection of 456 Avenue and 301 Street, northeast of Wakonda. With the coming of the railroad in 1884, they moved to Wakonda serving . . . Map (db m222171) HM
22 South Dakota, Codington County, Florence — Dexter Cemetery
Near 156th St., 0.3 miles west of 446th Ave.
The Dexter Cemetery was started by the early pioneers located in this area in 1899 on land donated by John and Eliza Drake. This was followed by the organization of the United Brethren Church in Christ in 1902 under the supervision of Rev. W.F. . . . Map (db m101260) HM
23 South Dakota, Codington County, Kranzburg — Holy Rosary Catholic Church
On Minnesota Avenue south of Saint Joseph Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
This Parish was established in 1879, the first Catholic Parish within a radius of one hundred miles. The first Mass celebrated June 24, 1879; Centennial Mass celebrated June 24, 1979.Map (db m244138) HM
24 South Dakota, Codington County, Kranzburg — Holy Rosary Cemetery of Kranzburg / Holy Rosary Catholic Church
On Saint Joseph Street east of Dakota Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Holy Rosary Cemetery of Kranzburg God bless America and all the souls buried here in this cemetery and especially the veterans who served their country when called upon, so that we may continue to enjoy our freedom. All gave some and . . . Map (db m244135) HM WM
25 South Dakota, Davison County, Mitchell — 451 — Original Site of New Home Lutheran Church
Near 480th Avenue, 6.6 miles south of U.S. 90.
During the early 1880's, a small group of Swedish settlers left their homeland to come to Dakota Territory where they took up homesteads in this vicinity. On September 15, 1883, after holding services and meetings in their homes, they organized "The . . . Map (db m180277) HM
26 South Dakota, Deuel County, Clear Lake — 357 — Tabor Evangelical Church
On County Road 22 at 496th Avenue, on the left when traveling east on County Road 22.
This marker commemorates the courage, sacrifice, and faithful devotion of the pioneer families of the Evangelical faith who settled in this vicinity of Duel County, South Dakota. In the early days of settlement, services were held in the homes or . . . Map (db m179948) HM
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27 South Dakota, Grant County, Stockholm — Brown Earth Church
Near 156th Street, 0.5 miles west of 472nd Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
The church was built in 1877 on the homestead of the first pastor, Daniel Renville. Image: Brown Earth Church, circa 1910Map (db m197529) HM
28 South Dakota, Grant County, Stockholm — 386 — Brown Earth Indian Church1 N ½ W
On 157th Street (State Highway 20) at 472nd Avenue (County Highway 19), on the right when traveling east on 157th Street.
In 1877 some Sisseton Christian Indians sponsored by the Presbyterian Mission, with Daniel Renville as native pastor, decided to take homesteads near Yellowbank Creek north of this point. That year they erected their church, the first in Grant . . . Map (db m197527) HM
29 South Dakota, Gregory County, Fairfax, Star Valley Township — 535 — Bethlehem German Congregational Church
On 369th Avenue north of U.S. 18, on the left when traveling north.
1893 Die Bethlehem Duetsche Congregational Gerininde Later Bethlehem German Congregational or Stone Church. This was the first deed registered in organized Gregory County. Church grounds were donated by John Hoffman April 8, 1897. This pioneer . . . Map (db m234934) HM
30 South Dakota, Gregory County, Gregory — Dixon Town Hall
On Main Street at East 5th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The Dixon, SD town hall was built in 1916 in anticipation of a railroad line that was never built. The building was used for church services, school, and public meetings before it was converted into a silent movie house in the late twenties. The . . . Map (db m234975) HM
31 South Dakota, Gregory County, Pickstown — 20 — Fort Randall
On Stone Church Drive east of Toe Road West, on the left when traveling east.
was established by Brig. Gen. W. S. Harney in 1856 and named by him for Col. Daniel Randall, Deputy Paymaster U.S. Army. Construction was started on June 26, 1856 by 1st Lts. George H. Paige, 2nd Inf. and D.S. Stanley, 1st Cavalry, Col. E. Lee 2nd . . . Map (db m188367) HM
32 South Dakota, Gregory County, Pickstown — Spiritual & Social Sustenance
On Stone Church Drive east of Toe Road West, on the left when traveling east.
People needed more than food and shelter on a frontier fort. In 1875, soldiers of the 1st Infantry built a chapel that included a library and an Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) meeting hall. Since the chapel was not a military building, . . . Map (db m188297) HM
33 South Dakota, Hand County, Miller — Greenleaf United Methodist Church
On 191st St at 356th Ave on 191st St.
Original Church was purchased from C. B. Hendricks for $250.00 in July 1925. Ira T. and Fredericka Howard deeded property for the site December 24, 1925. First service was the Christmas Program held Christmas Day 1925. April 18, 1926 marked . . . Map (db m112902) HM
34 South Dakota, Hand County, Orient — St. Liborius Church - SchoolPolo, So. Dak
On 354th Ave at Polo Dr. on 354th Ave.
1881 Settlers from Germany some Bohemia 1st Catholic Church. 1904 St. Liborius Patron Saint Paderborn Germany Complex. Built in 1923 for $30,000. Spanish design from First Missionary Priest. Oblate Priests 1918-1979. Diocesan Priests 1979-1989, . . . Map (db m112904) HM
35 South Dakota, Hanson County, Canova — 461 — Town of Epiphany
On South Dakota Route 25 at 244th Street, on the right when traveling north on State Route 25.
The town of Epiphany came into being between the years 1889-1892 and was named by Bishop Martin Marty. In 1893 Father William Kroeger a Catholic priest and medical doctor established the town of “Kroeger”. He built his own laboratory where he made . . . Map (db m179876) HM
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36 South Dakota, Hughes County, Pierre — Oahe Mission
Near South Dakota Route 204 at South Dakota Route 1804, on the left when traveling east.
The chapel before you did not always sit here above the dam. The Oahe Mission, which operated the Oahe Industrial School boarding school from 1884 to 1914, was built five miles north on Preoria Bottom. The chapel was used for both worship and as a . . . Map (db m170497) HM
37 South Dakota, Hughes County, Pierre — 390 — Oahe Mission School and Chapel-1877-
On South Dakota Route 1804 at South Dakota Route 204 on State Route 1804.
Stephen Return Riggs became a Missionary to the Sioux in Minnesota in 1837. Thomas L. Riggs was born in 1847 and twenty-five years later was delegated to serve the Teton Sioux on the Missouri. His first Station, Hope, was west of the Missouri, . . . Map (db m178666) HM
38 South Dakota, Hughes County, Pierre — 221 — The Oahe Dam & Lake
On State Highway 1804, 1.8 miles west of Grey Goose Rd, on the left when traveling north.
This huge structure and its lake, 200 miles long, will cover a multitude of Historic Sites. Oahe is a Dacotah (Sioux) Indian word meaning "Something to stand upon," a foundation, and so it was that in 1875 Thomas L. Riggs, Congregational . . . Map (db m112897) HM
39 South Dakota, Hutchinson County, Freeman — 606 — Mennonite and Hutterian Immigration Memorial1874 - Centennial - 1974
On U.S. 81, 0.1 miles north of 278th St.
This marker commemorates the immigration of the first large groups of Swiss, Low German and Hutterian Brethren from Russia to Dakota Territory. The first group of fifteen families arrived in Yankton on October 17, 1873. However a . . . Map (db m182291) HM
40 South Dakota, Hutchinson County, Wolf Creek, Wolf Creek Township — Johannesthal Reformed Church
On 278th Street east of 431st Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In tribute to the pioneer founding fathers and mothers of the faith, who in 1873, on this site founded Johannesthal Reformed Church; and in grateful remembrance of those who worshiped here for 93 years until 1966. My grace is sufficient for . . . Map (db m234938) HM
41 South Dakota, Kingsbury County, De Smet — 572 — Father Pierre Jean De Smet
On 3rd Street Southwest at Harvey Dunn Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling east on 3rd Street Southwest.
As a lasting tribute to the memory of Father Pierre Jean De Smet of the Society of Jesus, who for over thirty years offered his life in the service of the Indian people traveling far beyond the Rocky Mountains and sharing with them his deep love of . . . Map (db m182757) HM
42 South Dakota, Kingsbury County, De Smet — Site of Lake Henry Congregational Church1885 — 1932
On 437th Avenue at 209th Street, on the left when traveling south on 437th Avenue.
Erected in memory of Christian pioneers and founders of Lake Henry community and Church 1878 — 1954 And this stone, which I have set for a pillar, shall be God's house–Gen. 28:22 whosoever thou art, enter on this ground with reverence . . . Map (db m209487) HM
43 South Dakota, Kingsbury County, De Smet — 490 — St. Matthew Lutheran Church
On 4th Street Southwest east of Ingalls Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling east.
Beginning in 1883, worship in homes of German immigrant settlers Organized July 13, 1895 Founding Pastor J. Hansen Pioneer Members August Albrecht Carl Albrecht Ferdinand L. Albrecht William Albrecht Herman Eick Karl . . . Map (db m182754) HM
44 South Dakota, Kingsbury County, De Smet — 489 — St. Paul Lutheran Church
On 4th Street Southwest east of Ingalls Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling east.
Organized as Emmanuel in 1882 Reorganized as St. Paul April 17, 1898 Located on present church site O. I. Satre, Founding Pastor Charter Members O. I. Satre Karel Dahl B. Christopherson C. Bergerson P. A. Ranklev . . . Map (db m182752) HM
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45 South Dakota, Kingsbury County, De Smet — 488 — St. Petri Lutheran Church
On 4th Street Southwest east of Ingalls Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling east.
Originally Lake Thompson Ev. Lutheran Organized March 30, 1882 6½ miles S.E. of DeSmet O. I. Satre, Founding Pastor Charter Members John Ekse · Knudt Simonson Ove Johnson · Ole Berqvan O. S. Sorsdal · Iver Amundson Iver . . . Map (db m182749) HM
46 South Dakota, Lake County, Madison — Ash Grove Seventh-Day Adventist ChurchBuilt twelve miles north of Madison, Dakota Territory in 1882
On Center Street south of North Street, on the left when traveling south.
Tread softly, for within the sacred precincts of this simple sanctuary the Holy Spirit moved many of its communicants to significantly serve their God and humanity. With a membership rarely more than thirty, the core of whom were industrious . . . Map (db m205401) HM
47 South Dakota, Lake County, Madison — Chapel Car Emmanuel
On West Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on West Street.
Beginning in 1893, the "Emmanuel" served as a church on wheels throughout much of the western United States. Only thirteen total chapel cars were built and commissioned: seven Baptist, three Episcopalian, and three Catholic. As communities were . . . Map (db m205394) HM
48 South Dakota, Lake County, Ramona — St. Ann's Catholic Church of Badus
On 453rd Avenue, 0.3 miles south of 223rd Street, on the left when traveling south.
Has been entered in the National Register of Historic Places By the Heritage Service of the United States Department of the Interior Built 1884Map (db m93578) HM
49 South Dakota, Lawrence County, Deadwood — 464 — Preacher Smith of Deadwood Gulch
On U.S. 85, 1.6 miles north of Main Street.
"Deadwood's Sky Pilot." Henry Weston Smith, was born in Ellington, Connecticut, January 110, 1828. At 23 he became a Methodist exhorter. This led to ordination in the Methodist Episcopal church and he served various communities in New England. In . . . Map (db m184295) HM
50 South Dakota, Lawrence County, Deadwood — Saint Ambrose ParishFounded April 1877 — Oldest Parish in the Black Hills —
On Main Street north of Armory Street, on the left when traveling north.
First Mass celebrated May 20, 1877 by Father John Lonergan 1st church building erected on Williams St. This present building erected 1936 Map (db m121004) HM
51 South Dakota, Lawrence County, Deadwood — St. Johns Episcopal Church, Est. 1880 — A Trail to Deadwood's Past —
On Williams Street just north of Shine Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1877, the first organized Episcopal services were held at the Langrishe Theatre in the mining camp of Deadwood City. From this humble beginning, a determined congregation of men and women established the Protestant Episcopal Society of Deadwood . . . Map (db m234771) HM
52 South Dakota, Lawrence County, Lead — Christ Episcopal Church and Grier Statue
On West Main Street / CanAm Highway (U.S. 85) north of Paul Street, on the right when traveling north.
Lead's Episcopal congregation selected a site for a new church in July of 1896 and work was begun immediately. The Lead Call noted, "A more central and easily accessible location could not have been decided upon and when finished, . . . Map (db m121533) HM
53 South Dakota, Lawrence County, Lead — Sweatman Art Memorial / Finnish Lutheran Church
On West Main Street / CanAm Highway (U.S. 85) at Julius Street, on the right when traveling south on West Main Street / CanAm Highway.
This former Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church was built in 1889 by John Neimi and John Saari, and was located on Lot 11 East Main Street. It is significant as the only remaining institutional building which marks the history of the Finns in . . . Map (db m121532) HM
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54 South Dakota, Lawrence County, Lead — The Glover House
On Glendale Drive west of Main Street (CanAm Highway) (U.S. 85), on the right when traveling east.
The Glover House at 11 Glendale Drive, was built in 1899 as a Christmas gift from Mary Baker Eddy, founder of the Christian Science Church, to her son George Washington Glover II. At the time of construction, the site was located outside of the city . . . Map (db m121481) HM
55 South Dakota, Lincoln County, Canton — 661 — Augustana – The School on Wheels
On U.S. 18, 1 mile east of 482nd Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Augustana was founded as Augustana Seminary in Chicago in 1860 by the Scandinavian Evangelical Lutheran Augustana Synod. The school's purpose was "to educate young men for the holy ministry in the Lutheran church . . . (and) to prepare men for the . . . Map (db m183483) HM
56 South Dakota, Lincoln County, Canton — 661 — Augustana- The School on Wheels
On North Lawler Street south of East 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Augustana was founded as Augustana Seminary in Chicago in 1860 by the Scandinavian Evangelical Lutheran Augustana Synod. The school's purpose was "to educate young men for the holy ministry in the Lutheran church . . . (and) to prepare men for the . . . Map (db m183585) HM
57 South Dakota, Marshall County, Langford — First Presbyterian Church
On Lindley St. at Main St. on Lindley St..
Former Site of First Presbyterian Church Langford, South Dakota 1896 - 1997Map (db m101258) HM
58 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
59 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Baltic — Willow Creek Lutheran Church
On 470th Avenue (County Highway 137) at 248th Street (County Highway 110), on the right when traveling south on 470th Avenue.
Incoming Norwegian pioneers homesteaded in this area in the early 1870s, and many of these newcomers built homes on the high ground overlooking Willow Creek. Some lived in dugout homes carved into hillsides, while others used the tough, thick . . . Map (db m205269) HM
60 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Brandon — Swedona Evangelical Covenant Church
On 479th Avenue, 0.5 miles south of 258th Street (County Highway 130), on the right when traveling south.
A group of emigrants from Sweden gathered in Lockport, Illinois, in the mid-1870s and dispatched N.J. Ronlund to inspect potential farmland near the Swedona settlement in Minnehaha County, Dakota Territory. Upon receiving his favorable report, 33 . . . Map (db m205270) HM
61 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Colton, Taopi Township — Bethania Lutheran Church
On 462nd Avenue, 0.8 miles south of 245th Street, on the right when traveling north.
From 1906 to 1928 this was the site of Bethania Lutheran Church which is now a part of First Lutheran of Colton Bethania Charter Members: Mikkel Aker · Peder L. Aker · Peter P. Aker · Jens M. Berdahl · Mrs. Kristi Berge · Ole . . . Map (db m238357) HM
62 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Crooks — Benton Lutheran Church
On 257th Street, 0.2 miles west of 468th Avenue (County Road 141), on the right when traveling west.
Unfavorable economic conditions in Sweden in the mid-1800s led many young people to search for a better life in America. In 1873 brothers Ben and Carl Johnson, Halmstad, Sweden, became the first Swedish immigrants to homestead in Benton Township. As . . . Map (db m187010) HM
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63 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Crooks — Old Nidaros Church Replica
On 471st Avenue north of 254th Street (County Road 122), on the left when traveling south.
The Little Nidaros Church is a replica of the Old Nidaros Church that was built in 1878 and is now located in Renner. Art Moe was inspired to build a replica as he daily drove past the Old Church on his way to work. Following retirement, Moe worked . . . Map (db m187027) HM
64 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Crooks — Old Nidaros Replica Church
Near 471st Avenue south of 254th Street (County Road 122), on the left when traveling south.
Built and donated by Arthur O. Moe Dedicated August 15, 1993 125th Anniversary of Nidaros Organized August 12, 1868Map (db m187033) HM
65 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Crooks — To God Be The Glory!
On 471st Avenue at 254th Street (County Road 122), on the right when traveling south on 471st Avenue.
The Nidaros Norwegian Lutheran Congregation, the first church in Minnehaha County, was organized by fifty pioneers on August 12, 1868, at the sod home of John and Kirsti Thompson on the west bank of the Big Sioux River about three miles southeast of . . . Map (db m187017) HM
66 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Garretson — Norway Lutheran Church
Near 252nd Street east of 481st Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Norway Lutheran Church was established by Norwegian-American pioneers on March 23, 1874 in Minnehaha County, Dakota Territory. They met in sod houses, schools and a lean-to until the building was completed. Land, where the church could be seen and . . . Map (db m208420) HM
67 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Garretson — Norway Lutheran Church
Near 252nd Street east of 481st Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This bell that called the people to worship is placed here to the memory of the men and women who endured the dangers and hardships of pioneer life, and still found time and money to build churches for themselves and for those who should follow . . . Map (db m208422) HM
68 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Garretson — St. Paulus Lutheran
On 252nd Street east of 479th Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
One of the deepest desires of Norwegian immigrants who settled in this area of the Slip-Up Creek was to have a church where they and their children might hear the saving gospel. On December 17, 1873, O. O. Sando, a circuit-riding preacher who served . . . Map (db m208419) HM
69 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Hartford — Zion Lutheran Church and Cemetery
On 462nd Avenue south of 263rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Relying on their faith in God, on June 6, 1881, a group of 33 German immigrant families met to establish a church under the leadership of Pastor G. Schmidt. These visionary pioneers bought five acres of land from a farmer named Carl Boy for $10 and . . . Map (db m212170) HM
70 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Renner — Old NidarosThe Traveling Church
On 258th Street (County Road 130) at Church Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 258th Street.
Rebuilt 1878 from timbers of wind-wrecked church south from Baltic. Moved to Baltic 1912. Moved to Renner 1939. Oldest church in use in South Dakota.Map (db m181290) HM
71 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Rowena — Rowena Methodist Church
On South Dakota Route 42 west of Douglas Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
In 1874 the first Sunday school was held in the crude dugout home of Madison and Elizabeth Webster. The pupils studied directly from the Bible for several years until additional materials were purchased from a traveling missionary. A Methodist . . . Map (db m181619) HM
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72 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls — Josephine Martin Glidden Memorial Chapel
Near East 12th Street, 0.6 miles Cliff Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m181922) HM
73 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls — Land Grant
Near South Summit Avenue, 0.1 miles south of University Place (West 28th Street), on the right when traveling south.
This stone marks the SW corner of a Land Grant by Richard F. Pettigrew and Samuel L. Tate which assured the building of the Lutheran Normal School Dakota Territory • 1889 Augustana College moved to Sioux Falls and merged with . . . Map (db m207103) HM
74 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls — Mission Church
On East 18th Street west of South Edward Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Following the end of World War II, returning veterans fueled a demand for housing that led to a surge of growth in Sioux Falls' East Side. In 1953 the national Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and First Lutheran Church of Sioux Falls partnered . . . Map (db m199752) HM
75 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls — Presentation Children's Home
On South Western Avenue south of West 15th Street, on the right when traveling south.
The Little Flower orphanage for Catholic children opened at Turton, S.D. in 1924. Eight years later an attic fire raged out of control and destroyed the home. Over the next few years, the more than 60 homeless children were shuttled to makeshift . . . Map (db m207156) HM
76 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls — The Church of the Good Samaritan1878-1971 — Pioneer Lane —
Near Lyon Boulevard north of West 9th Street.
The Episcopal congregation was initiated in 1878, and the church was built in Parker between the late 1880s and the early 1890s. In 1903 the church was consecrated by Bishop William Hobart Hare. It featured a hand-carved wooden altar. Later, the . . . Map (db m244820) HM
77 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, All Saints — 675 — From Glory to GloryAll Saints Historic District
On W 17th Street at S Main Avenue on W 17th Street.
All Saints School was founded in 1884 by Bishop William Hobart Hare as an Episcopalian boarding school for daughters of missionary clergy men and other young women in Dakota Territory. In memory of his late wife and in tribute to all women, he . . . Map (db m184709) HM
78 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, Axtell Park — Congregation Sons of IsraelFirst Jewish House of Worship in South Dakota — 1916 —
On Minnesota Avenue.
Since the territorial days of 1870's, Jewish people have played an important role in the social, economic and cultural life of South Dakota. In the 1880's, Sioux Falls experienced an influx of Reformed Jews from Germany, who became some of the . . . Map (db m134205) HM
79 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, Downtown — Calvary Cathedral
On South Main Avenue at West 13th Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Avenue.
Calvary Cathedral was built through the efforts of William Hobart Hare, early missionary and the first Episcopal bishop in Dakota Territory. He persuaded wealthy capitalist John Jacob Astor, owner of the American Fur Trading Company, to contribute . . . Map (db m208649) HM
80 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, Downtown — Divorce Capital
On West 5th Street (North Dakota Avenue) west of North Main Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
(side one) Between 1877 and 1909, Sioux Falls was known as the “Divorce Capital of the Nation.” Lenient residency laws and multiple divorce grounds were available in Dakota Territory and South Dakota. Wealthy men and women from . . . Map (db m124187) HM
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81 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, Downtown — 671 — Eliza Tupper Wilkes(1844-1917)
On West 12th Street just east of South Dakota Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Arriving in Sioux Falls, Dakota Territory in 1878, Eliza Tupper Wilkes quickly became one of the community leaders of the small prairie town. She was born Eliza Smith Tupper on October 8, 1844 in Houlton, Maine. As a young woman she . . . Map (db m184707) HM
82 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, Downtown — First Baptist Church
On West 8th Street at North Dakota Avenue, on the left when traveling east on West 8th Street.
In 1872 Baptist services in Sioux Falls were held sporadically as the number of Baptists was too small to form a congregation. Soon morning services were held on alternate Sundays at Allen's Hall located at the northeast corner of 8th Street and . . . Map (db m192221) HM
83 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, Downtown — First Congregational Church
On West 11th Street (State Highway 42) east of South Minnesota Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The birthplace of First Congregational Church was in an abandoned enlisted men's barracks at Fort Dakota, a frontier outpost. The fort closed in 1869. Before its buildings were razed, many newcomers coming to resettle Sioux Falls temporarily lived . . . Map (db m192120) HM
84 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, Downtown — First Lutheran Church
On South Dakota Avenue at West 12th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Dakota Avenue.
On September 21st 1920, two Norwegian Lutheran congregations — Grace (14th and Duluth-later purchased by the Jewish congregation of Mt. Zion) and St. Olaf (on the present site of 12th and Dakota) merged — becoming First Lutheran Church. The newly . . . Map (db m208646) HM
85 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, Folsom's Addition — First Christian Church
On West 13th Street east of South Duluth Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
The First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Sioux Falls had its beginning in November of 1887 when two local attorneys, U. S. G. Cherry, and Sutton E. Young learned that they both had belonged elsewhere to the Christian Church (Disciples of . . . Map (db m208642) HM
86 South Dakota, Minnehaha County, Sioux Falls, Folsom's Addition — First United Methodist Church
On South Spring Avenue south of West 12th Street, on the right when traveling south.
Missionary Septimus Watson Ingham visited the falls of the Big Sioux River in June 1861 and delivered a sermon to about 20 residents of Sioux Falls City. It was the first Methodist service in the new Dakota Territory. Ten years later, C. V. Booth . . . Map (db m208643) HM
87 South Dakota, Moody County, Flandreau — Riverbend Meeting HouseBuilt 1871 – Restored 1989
On Water Street at East 2nd Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Water Street.
A 22'x36' wood frame building was erected by the Presbyterian Missions in 1871 in the vicinity of 400 North Crescent Street as a church for the Santee Sioux settlers. Replaced as a church in 1873, it was used as a school and meeting house until 1891 . . . Map (db m181277) HM
88 South Dakota, Moody County, Flandreau — Wakpaipaksan Okodakiciye'River Bend Church'
Near 481st Avenue (State Highway 13) 0.2 miles north of 229th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Organized by Dakota Indian Presbytery Oct. 3, 1869 with 47 members Name changed in 1879 to First Presbyterian Church Building constructed in 1873 Restoration completed in 2003 The oldest continuously used church in the state of . . . Map (db m181262) HM
89 South Dakota, Pennington County, Hill City — The Little White Church — Historic Structure —
Near Pond Place at Main Street (U.S. 16/385).
The Little White Church was built in 1889 of lumber sawed at the mill of the Harney Peak Mining Company which was located four miles east of Hill City on County Road 323. The sawyer was Charlie Clifford; the Chief Carpenter, Joe Hare with three . . . Map (db m234793) HM
90 South Dakota, Roberts County, Corona — First German Baptist Church
On 141st St., 0.5 miles west of 474th Ave..
First German Baptist Church of Corona, South Dakota Organized March 14, 1911 Charter Members Enno & Anna Reiter Enoch & Alida Block Anton & Flora Block Reinhold & Grace Koenigsberg William & Louise Schmidt August Loof William & Wilhelmina Sprung . . . Map (db m90545) HM
91 South Dakota, Roberts County, Sisseton — ScandiaLutheran Free Church
Near 462nd Ave., 0.5 miles north of 113th St..
Organized Jan 17, 1898 Built 1910 Merged with Faith Lutheran At New Effington SD 1963 Pastors that served Rev. K.N. Rudie 1898 - 1911 Rev. H.O. Lee 1911 - 1916 Rev. Edw Erickson 1916 - 1923 Rev. Christ Iverson 1924 - 1928 Rev. . . . Map (db m101261) HM
92 South Dakota, Stanley County, Fort Pierre — 571 — Father Christian Hoecken, S.J.
On Main Avenue at 1st Street (U.S. 83), on the right when traveling west on Main Avenue.
. . . Map (db m224666) HM
93 South Dakota, Tripp County, Winner — Lakeview Methodist Church
Near 317th Avenue north of U.S. 18, on the right when traveling north.
The first Protestant church organized in Tripp County was located near Dog Ear Lake. The church was first constructed out of sod and later rebuilt with wood in 1916. The church was dedicated to "those who had a vision and laid the cornerstone for . . . Map (db m235032) HM
94 South Dakota, Turner County, Marion — Our Congregations1874-1974
On County Highway 441 Ave, 0.2 miles north of County Highway 272 St, on the right when traveling north.
Hithero hath the Lord helped us 1SAM.7:12 We are thankful to God for His loving kindness in giving our low and high German speaking forefathers in Russia and Polish Russia vision, courage and provision in time of deep distress to seek religious . . . Map (db m233371) HM
95 South Dakota, Union County, Elk Point — 404 — Grasshopper Cross
On County Road 1B at 479th Avenue, on the right when traveling north on County Road 1B.
The second rude cross erected on that miraculous day in May, 1876, when Father Pierre Boucher led his pilgrimage of Catholics & Protestants on an eleven mile trek seeking Divine Intervention in the grasshopper plague, was where you see the large . . . Map (db m190124) HM
96 South Dakota, Union County, Jefferson — 402 — Grasshopper Cross
On Main Street at 4th Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The Huge wooden cross in the cemetery, replaced the rude one erected on that day in May, 1876, when Father Pierre Boucher led his pilgrimage of Catholic & Protestant marchers back to Jefferson, after an eleven mile trek seeking Divine Intervention . . . Map (db m180962) HM
97 South Dakota, Union County, Jefferson — 400 — St. Peter's Church Jefferson
On Main Street (State Highway 105) at Fourth Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The vicinity of Jefferson, even before the organization of Dakota Territory in 1861, was a French-Canadian community and Catholic services were held sporadically prior to the advent of Father Pierre Boucher in 1867. In 1862 a small log building . . . Map (db m189898) HM
98 South Dakota, Union County, Richland — 437 — Richland Methodist Episcopal Church¼ mile — United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 39 —
On State Highway 50 at Fourth Avenue, on the right when traveling east on State Highway 50.
Rev. S.W. Ingham, a travelling Missionary, in 1861 baptized Minnesota Watson, daughter of Thomas and Adeline Watson, who with A.J. Bell and wife were its earliest members in the Brule Creek community. The Indian War of the Outbreak in August 1862 . . . Map (db m189894) HM
99 South Dakota, Union County, Richland — Site of First Norwegian Lutheran Church in Dakota Territory1868–1938
On 475th Avenue south of 319th Street, on the left when traveling south.
Site of First Norwegian Lutheran Church in Dakota Territory 1868-1938 Charter Members of St. Paul Lutheran Church Of Aug. 12, 1863 K. P. Ronne Thomas Olesen Aune Helge Mathiasen Ole Oleson Anders Anderson Melkjor . . . Map (db m190112) HM
100 South Dakota, Union County, Richland — 410 — St. Paul Lutheran ChurchOne and one-fourth miles
On 476th Avenue (South Dakota Route 50) at County Road 25, on the right when traveling south on 476th Avenue.
Stately church edifices frequently have humble beginnings and so with St. Paul Lutheran Church, one of South Dakota's finest. The humble log church pictured hereon was erected in 1867 by the members of the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Congregation . . . Map (db m189892) HM

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