Fort Brule

Fort Brule (HM1RHD)

Location: Elk Point, SD 57025 Union County
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Country: United States of America
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N 42° 45.714', W 96° 40.434'

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This granite block erected by the Old Settlers Association of Union County, South Dakota, marks the site of Fort Brule Built in 1862 by soldiers and settlers as protection against renegade and hostile Indians. Abandoned in 1868 Dismantled 1873
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HM NumberHM1RHD
Year Placed1930
Placed ByOld Settlers Association of Union County, South Dakota
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, April 5th, 2016 at 9:04am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14T E 690331 N 4736998
Decimal Degrees42.76190000, -96.67390000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 42° 45.714', W 96° 40.434'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds42° 45' 42.84" N, 96° 40' 26.04" W
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Area Code(s)605
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling West
Closest Postal AddressAt or near SD-50, Elk Point SD 57025, US
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