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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Y3I_sand-lakes-observation-tower-historical_Columbia-SD.html
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 tower…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Y3G_senator-curt-jones-and-fort-sisseton-historical_Eden-SD.html
Curt Jones loved history for a lot of reasons. He saw history as a collection of great stories that can be told and retold. He saw history as a book of lessons to be learned. Most of all, he saw history as an experience that you can keep only if y…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Y3F_governor-william-j-janklow-and-fort-sisseton-historical_Eden-SD.html
In 1996, with Executive Order 96-06, South Dakota Governor William J. "Bill" Janklow created the Governor's Commission on Fort Sisseton. His action ensured that input from dedicated local individuals, with a knowledge of history and a passion for …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XZS_waterfowl-historical_Columbia-SD.html
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 h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XZR_sand-lake-national-wildlife-refuge-historical_Columbia-SD.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XZQ_songbirds-historical_Columbia-SD.html
"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, published in 19…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XX8_veterans-memorial-park-a-war-memorial_Egan-SD.html
All Gave Some
Some Gave All
In Honor of All Veterans
Past Present and Future
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XNY_tabor-evangelical-church-historical_Castlewood-SD.html
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 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XNX_tri-state-historical_Valley-Springs-SD.html
1859
Set at the junction of the states of Minnesota, Iowa and Dakota Territory by the Federal Land Office survey of Minnesota 's western boundary.
Early 1900's
Removed after partial destruction by vandals.
1938
Repaired and reset by…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XDQ_pheasant-history-historical_Redfield-SD.html
Readfield's claim as the Pheasant Capital of the World dates back to 1908. The first successful stocking of pheasants in South Dakota took place in June, 1908 when H.P. Packard, H.J. Schalke and H.A. Hagman secured three pairs of pheasants from Gr…