Badger Hole - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

Badger Clark, a minister's son born in 1883, wrote A Cowboy's Prayer, probably one of the best known Western poems. Another well loved and often-performed poem is Clark's The Glory Trail.
Home of Charles Badger Clark (1863-1957). Poet-Laureate, Author, Lecturer and one of South Dakota's best known and beloved citizens. For approximately thirty years Badger lived alone and write in the cabin built with his own hands. Thousands of friends, particularly school children, beat a path to "The Badger Hole" to meet and visit with this friendly and understanding man. His poems reflect his love for the West, especially for the majesty and beauty of the Black Hills. "Sun and Saddle Leather" and "Sky Lines and Wood Smoke" are his best-known volumes. "The Cowboy's Prayer," used in many school books and reprinted often in magazines, probably is his most popular poem. "The Cowboy's Lullaby" was set to music and used in motion pictures. He rated "The Job" his best. Our Badger is gone but his works and good deeds live on.

Street address: 1 mi. E of Legion Lake on U.S. 16A Custer, SD USA County / Borough / Parish: Custer Year listed: 1973 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Person Periods of significance: 1900-1924 Historic function: Domestic Current function: Recreation And Culture Privately owned?: no Hours of operation: From: 9:00 AM To: 5:00 PM Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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