Banning's Mill and Crossing
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358
N 43° 30.878 W 096° 36.063
14T E 693897 N 4820762
Site of old bridge over the Big Sioux River during pioneer days.
Waymark Code: WMADR
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 04/14/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Milbank
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In 1884, the first of at least three ill-fated bridges was built over the Big Sioux river at this controversial location. The approaches on both banks and the old bridge piers are still visible to the east of the marker, standing in silence.
Marker Name: Banning's Mill and Crossing

Marker Type: Roadside

Marker Text: Not listed
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