FIRST - Native Governor of South Dakota - Iron Mountain, SD
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N 43° 51.505 W 103° 26.004
13T E 625899 N 4857340
Norbeck Wildlife Preserve, created by Act of Congress, 1949
Waymark Code: WM100YP
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 02/05/2019
Views: 8
County of marker: Custer County
Location of marker: Iron Mountain Rd. (US 16A), Custer State Park
Plaque Text:
PETER NORBECK
1870 - 1936
Well driller, Statesman,
first native Governor of South Dakota, U.S. Senator, founder of Custer State Park, sponsor of Mount Rushmore Memorial, road builder, art lover, poet of nature, patriot, gentleman.
His was the heritage of cold, strong lands: his was the pioneer vision which saw far ahead, far beyond. He felt the strong heart throb of his beloved people commanding him to do greatly and be quiet. In these mountains he found a wilderness for them and labored to preserve its beauty unspoiled for them and for their children's children. His is still present in every mile of road that he built in the noble pines and towering rocks he loved, and in the hearts of the multitudes who will enjoy them.
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