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|  Donahoe Clinic
in South Dakota Historical Markers Donahoe clinic began in 1949 with parnership of 2 doctors, Drs. Stephen A. Donahoe and Geoffrey I.W. Cottam. posted by: GPX Navigators location: South Dakota date approved: 5/6/2006 last visited: 3/30/2014 |
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|  Dillinger Gang Bank Robbery
in South Dakota Historical Markers On March 6, 1934, John Dillinger led five other gangsters in a brazen daylight robbery of the Security National Bank. posted by: wildernessmama location: South Dakota date approved: 1/18/2011 last visited: 10/22/2011 |
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|  Cradle of Statehood
in South Dakota Historical Markers After 2 decades of presidents appointing governors & other officials from outside the territory, a statehood movement began in the 1880s in the southern half of the Dakota Territory. posted by: GPX Navigators location: South Dakota date approved: 5/9/2006 last visited: 11/5/2011 |
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|  Dakota Conflict
in South Dakota Historical Markers On August 25, 1862, William Amidon stumbled upon a war party of Santee Sioux hiding in a cornfield in the bluffs of Sioux Falls City. posted by: MNSearchers location: South Dakota date approved: 5/19/2006 last visited: 11/5/2011 |
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|  The "Squatter" Government at Sioux Falls City
in South Dakota Historical Markers While awaiting approval from Congress to create the Dacotah territory after Minnesota was admitted to the union, residents of Sioux Falls City created a "squatter" government with Sioux Falls City as the capital. posted by: GPX Navigators location: South Dakota date approved: 5/6/2006 last visited: 3/30/2014 |
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|  National Park Service Markers - Sioux Falls
in South Dakota Historical Markers Five historical markers on the banks of the Big Sioux River describing the early life of the town and how it grew over the years. posted by: GPX Navigators location: South Dakota date approved: 5/6/2006 last visited: 3/30/2014 |
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|  Fort Sod
in South Dakota Historical Markers In 1858 Sioux Falls City of the Minnesota Territory successfully defended itself from a perceived Indian attack by fortifying the Dakota Land Company primarily with sod. posted by: GPX Navigators location: South Dakota date approved: 5/6/2006 last visited: 3/30/2014 |
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|  Horse-Drawn Streetcars
in South Dakota Historical Markers In 1887 Richard Pettigrew agreed to build & operate Sioux Falls' first public transportation system. posted by: GPX Navigators location: South Dakota date approved: 5/8/2006 last visited: 7/23/2012 |
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|  Tasunke-Ota
in South Dakota Historical Markers On January 5, 1891 Lt. Edward W. Casey was shot and killed by a camp guard of Taunke-Ota (Plenty Horse) while trying to reconnoiter a Ghost Dance Camp. posted by: GPX Navigators location: South Dakota date approved: 5/8/2006 last visited: 7/23/2012 |
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|  The Gaslight Era
in South Dakota Historical Markers In 1881, in order to make Sioux Falls look more metropolitan, large kerosene lanterns were attached to the tops of wooden posts at several intersections. posted by: GPX Navigators location: South Dakota date approved: 5/6/2006 last visited: 11/17/2012 |
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|  Radio Station KSOO
in South Dakota Historical Markers On Dec. 5, 1926 Station KSOO, the second radio station to be est. in Sioux Falls began transmitting. posted by: GPX Navigators location: South Dakota date approved: 5/8/2006 last visited: 12/22/2012 |
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|  Radio Station WFAT
in South Dakota Historical Markers On June 21, 1922 WFAT began operation as Sioux Falls' first radio broadcasting station. posted by: MNSearchers location: South Dakota date approved: 7/10/2006 last visited: 4/27/2012 |
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|  Thomas L. Fawick (1889 - 1978)
in South Dakota Historical Markers Thomas L. Fawick, Sioux Falls native and famous inventor gave this repoduction of David to the city and Augustana College. posted by: GPX Navigators location: South Dakota date approved: 5/6/2006 last visited: 6/7/2012 |
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|  Amidon Stone House
in South Dakota Historical Markers Amidon Stone House posted by: cary1952 location: South Dakota date approved: 5/19/2006 last visited: 2/29/2012 |
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|  First Congregational Church
in South Dakota Historical Markers First Congregational Church posted by: cary1952 location: South Dakota date approved: 5/19/2006 last visited: 11/9/2011 |
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|  Sculptor H. Daniel Webster
in South Dakota Historical Markers Sculptor H. Daniel Webster created a life-sized statue of General William Beadle for the South Dakota Capitol in Pierre. posted by: wildernessmama location: South Dakota date approved: 12/21/2010 last visited: 9/19/2012 |
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|  Lt. Jonas Lien
in South Dakota Historical Markers Jonas H. Lien enlisted in the newly formed SD Volunteer Infantry during the Spanish American War in 1898. posted by: GPX Navigators location: South Dakota date approved: 6/19/2006 last visited: 11/9/2011 |
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|  Eliza Tupper Wilkes
in South Dakota Historical Markers Arriving in Sioux Falls Dakota Territory in 1878, Eliza quickly became one of the community leaders. posted by: MNSearchers location: South Dakota date approved: 5/15/2006 last visited: 12/6/2010 |
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|  The First School House in Sioux Falls
in South Dakota Historical Markers The First School House in Sioux Falls, SD posted by: GPX Navigators location: South Dakota date approved: 6/19/2006 last visited: 11/28/2011 |
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|  Official Olympic Flagpole
in South Dakota Historical Markers Official Olympic flagpole used in Squaw Valley Olympic Games held in 1960. posted by: GPX Navigators location: South Dakota date approved: 6/19/2006 last visited: 4/16/2013 |
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|  First United Methodist Church
in South Dakota Historical Markers First United Methodist Church posted by: cary1952 location: South Dakota date approved: 5/19/2006 last visited: 12/6/2012 |
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|  Washington High School
in South Dakota Historical Markers The Washington High School is now known as the Washington Pavilion in downtown Sioux Falls. posted by: MNSearchers location: South Dakota date approved: 9/19/2006 last visited: 1/3/2012 |
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|  The Government Building
in South Dakota Historical Markers Federal Courthouse in Sioux Falls, SD posted by: plainsdrifter358 location: South Dakota date approved: 4/14/2006 last visited: 12/25/2012 |
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|  Calvary Cathedral
in South Dakota Historical Markers The history of Calvary Cathedral predates the formation of the state of South Dakota. posted by: MNSearchers location: South Dakota date approved: 5/16/2006 last visited: 10/15/2011 |
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|  South Dakota School For The Deaf
in South Dakota Historical Markers In 2005, South Dakota School for the Deaf celebrated its 125th anniversary. Since 1880, many improvements and changes have occurred. posted by: MNSearchers location: South Dakota date approved: 5/20/2006 last visited: 3/30/2014 |
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