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 Corn Palace - Mitchell, SD Posted by:  Team 57
N 43° 42.883 W 098° 01.549
14T E 578477 N 4840648
The World's Only Corn Palace is an outstanding structure which stands as a tribute to the agricultural heritage of South Dakota.
Waymark Code: WM8W6W
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 05/20/2010
Views: 37
The Corn Palace serves as a multi-use center for the community and region. The facility hosts stage shows, as well as sports events in its arena. The World's Only Corn Palace is an outstanding structure which stands as a tribute to the agricultural heritage of South Dakota.
The original Corn Palace, called "The Corn Belt Exposition" was established in 1892. Early settlers displayed the fruits of their harvest on the building exterior in order to prove the fertility of South Dakota soil. The third and present building was completed for it first festival at the present location in 1921. The exterior decorations are completely stripped down and new murals are created each year. The theme is selected by the Corn Palace Festival Committee and murals are designed by a local artist. Come and Experience what the Corn Palace has to offer. Visiting is FREE.
Name of Source Book: 1,000 Places to See Before You Die - USA/Canada
Page Location in Source Book: 656-657
Type of Waymark: Building
Location of Coordinates: Entrance
Cost of Admission (Parks, Museums, etc.): 0.00 (listed in local currency)
List Available Hours, Dates, Season:
8 am - 5 pm, Daily, April - November
8 am - 9 pm, Daily, Memorial Day to Labor Day
8 am - 5 pm, Mon - Sat, December - March
Official Tourism Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Because of the vastness of many of the "non-localized" sites (Gobi Desert, Great Wall of China), waymark owners are encouraged to allow visits that reflect different perspectives and experiences.
Localized waymark sites (Structures, Landmarks, Businesses) should reflect standard waymarking visit criteria (Logs & photos).
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