Memorial for Veterans, Elkton, South Dakota
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N 44° 14.237 W 096° 28.884
14T E 701121 N 4901312
Small town veterans memorial.
Waymark Code: WM9G1H
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 08/16/2010
Views: 6
Located in eastern Brookings County, just west of the Minnesota border, Elkton has a population of 655, as of July 2009. This shows a 3% decrease in population from the 2000 census. Some of the rural residents of Elkton have a Minnesota address.
The town was incorporated on Marcy 21, 1908, and was originally settled by German, Irish, Norwegian, Dutch, and Swedish immigrants.
The City of Elkton is located just 20 minutes east of Brookings. It is located off exit #127, head east 14 miles. This small community has a volunteer fire department and ambulance, contract law enforcement, churches, civic organizations, a strong academic and athletic school, a school/community library, a museum, park and playgrounds, locally owned bank, grocery store, convenience stores, clinics, restaurant and other businesses to fulfill your needs.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: All past, current, and future veterans
Marker Text:
Glory & Honor To All Who Haved Served and Who Will Serve
Who Put it Here?: Community Members
Description of Memorial:
This small town memorial is a very nice little memorial place on the main street (Elk Street) in town. It consists of a granite marker engraved with the several Military Services emblems. No other inscriptions are included on and around the marker except as noted above.
It looks like there will be some space available for people to purchase and insert engraved bricks in front of the granite slab.
The lot on which the marker sits is about 50' x 50' and has nice vegitation around it.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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