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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMTA_the-franklins-fine-home_Deadwood-SD.html
Harris Franklin, his wife Anna, and son Nathan arrived in Deadwood, Dakota Territory in 1877. A Jewish immigrant from humble beginnings, Harris Franklin earned his fortune through the wholesale liquor business and gradually diversified into cattle…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMMT7_bear-butte-mato-paha-indian-camp_Sturgis-SD.html
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, o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHZM_jewish-american-pioneers-and-deadwood_Deadwood-SD.html
Jewish American pioneers significantly contributed to the commercial development and establishment of responsible government in Deadwood. Gritty Jewish Westerners, such as Sol Star, arrived with his business partner Seth Bullock in the midst of th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHZL_hebrew-hill-mt-zion_Deadwood-SD.html
Deadwood is recognized as the site of the first organized Jewish Community in South Dakota. The Hebrew Cemetery Association was the first to purchase a section of Mount Moriah Cemetery, August 20, 1896. The section is located higher up on Jerusale…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHFO_wild-bill_Deadwood-SD.html
Scout for the Pioneers Scout for the Union ArmyMarshall for Hay City Dodge City and AbelineKilled in DeadwoodAugust 2, 1876Buried on Mount Moriah300 feet above this spot
Presented to the City of DeadwoodBy George R. Hunter
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFUZ_codington-county-courthouse_Watertown-SD.html
An example of Neo-classical architecture with Renaissance exterior elements, the Codington County Courthouse was built by Gray Construction under the direction of architects Freed and Perkins & McWayne. It cost $375,000.00 and was dedicated in Jun…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4KJ_courthouse-memorial_Yankton-SD.html
The Yankton County Courthouse stood at this site from 1905 to 2003. The handsome three-story building was dedicated Nov. 1, 1905. Speakers at that event estimated it would have "a long life of 25 years." The building far exceeded those expectation…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM36I_the-history-of-scotland-academy_Scotland-SD.html
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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2OH_welcome-to-belle-fourche_Belle-Fourche-SD.html
In 1959 following the admission of Alaska and Hawaii to the Union, the U.S. Coast and Geodetic survey officially designated a point 20 miles north of Belle Fourche, South Dakota as the Geographic Center of the Nation.
Entry of Alaska and Hawaii…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2HY_lasting-legacy_Belle-Fourche-SD.html
Dedicated July 3, 1989toCelebrate a CenturyState of South DakotaBelle Fourche area1889-1989