The American Farmer-Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member flowerbear
N 43° 33.492 W 096° 43.345
14T E 683955 N 4825325
A small sculpture located on the east side of the Observation Tower in Falls Park, near the Sioux Falls Waterfalls.
Waymark Code: WM1PBN
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 06/15/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Hikenutty
Views: 54
Download this waymark:
.GPX File
.LOC File
.KML File (Google Earth)

This sculpture depicts the American Farmer. The cordinates were read about 6 feet away from the sculpture. This sculpture was created by Sondra Jonson, from Nebraska, and it was the 2004 Best in Show competition. The sculpture itself is only about 2-3 feet tall. It sits on a huge chunk of Pink Quartzite that is from the Big Sioux River. The whole area of Falls Park, where this sculpture is located, is famous for this quartzite. Many buildings in Sioux Falls, South Dakota are made from this lovely Quartzite.
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The American Farmer

Figure Type: Human

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Sondra Jonson

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 2004

Materials used: Bronze on pink quartzite

Location: loacted in Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Visit Instructions:
Please upload at least one photo you have personally taken of the sculpture and tell us a little about your impressions of the piece. Additional photos are always appreciated.
Search for...
Geocaching.com Google Map
Google Maps
MapQuest
Bing Maps
Nearest Waymarks
Nearest Figurative Public Sculpture
Nearest Geocaches
Create a scavenger hunt using this waymark as the center point
Recent Visits/Logs:
Date Logged Log User Rating  
TeamRaffles visited The American Farmer-Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 08/10/2022 TeamRaffles visited it
chrissyml visited The American Farmer-Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 07/16/2022 chrissyml visited it
stevepre2 visited The American Farmer-Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 06/07/2021 stevepre2 visited it
BethLohrenz visited The American Farmer-Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 04/06/2020 BethLohrenz visited it
Casper&Aero visited The American Farmer-Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 07/08/2019 Casper&Aero visited it
Castor007 visited The American Farmer-Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 12/16/2016 Castor007 visited it
bbqbomber visited The American Farmer-Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 08/14/2015 bbqbomber visited it
kJfishman visited The American Farmer-Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 07/20/2015 kJfishman visited it
cydav visited The American Farmer-Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 05/02/2015 cydav visited it
dbrockhouse visited The American Farmer-Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 01/31/2012 dbrockhouse visited it
5-4-Fun visited The American Farmer-Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 10/22/2011 5-4-Fun visited it
stlee visited The American Farmer-Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 10/22/2011 stlee visited it
Clubmud! visited The American Farmer-Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 04/19/2011 Clubmud! visited it
dbrockhouse wrote comment for The American Farmer-Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 03/14/2011 dbrockhouse wrote comment for it
beta59 visited The American Farmer-Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 01/31/2011 beta59 visited it
wildernessmama visited The American Farmer-Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 06/28/2010 wildernessmama visited it
PeterNoG visited The American Farmer-Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 04/11/2009 PeterNoG visited it
Cach 22 visited The American Farmer-Falls Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 05/31/2008 Cach 22 visited it

View all visits/logs