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I think I should borrow the #hashtaghistory term of hasty history for this episode. From finding this historical marker and recording was about two hours, and part of that time was me getting a coffee. Some recent life experiences, and reading I had done heavily directed where this went. I don't think I will be this hasty again as I am not sure it was all together one thought, my apologies. Below...

It's all happening! A new lil episode of Local Lou to get you through this week and you will never believe another one already recorded that just needs to be edited!  This episode explains the name sake for a park in north Sioux Falls, Mansor Pioneer Park off Mable and Walnut. A lovely park with a lovely story behind the name. Check it out!  Sharing is caring, let other people know you e...

Through previous historical markers we have learned about Judge Joseph B Amidon and his son William who were pioneering homesteaders in the budding Sioux Falls City and were killed by Native American warriors in 1862. We know Sioux Falls was soon evacuated, but first, they buried the bodies, so how are the bodies now missing? Lets read a few historical markers and piece together what we can, but I...

Are you guys ready for an History Hike? This fun little walk through part of the historic downtown Sioux Falls will be about 1.2 miles and we will read some different historical markers talking about Fort Dakota, a fort that existed on this piece of the prairie for only a few years but left its mark on the start of what would become Sioux Falls South Dakota so come along with me and find out all a...

In some ways in my head I find it odd to have streets and historical markers named after someone in the wrong place at the wrong time but at the same time I get it. This story is disjointed but I think that makes sense in this scenario. I am so excited to tell you more about the Amidon's.  Good news I don't think anyone reads this and full discretion I did the research on this then had a crazy wee...

Huge episode, and huge honor to have Hashtag History be my guest!   Hashtag History (@hashtaghistory_podcast) • Instagram photos and videos Hashtag History (hashtaghistory-pod.com) Research Links  https://www.usdakotawar.org/history/aftermath https://www.usdakotawar.org/history/war/during-war https://www.mnhs.org/fortsnelling/learn/us-dakota-war https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dakota_War_o...

Hi Guys, thanks for listening to Local Lou. If you enjoy the show please share it with your friends on social media! I appreciate it. This episode I went a little off script so it does twist and turn a bit. My hope is that hearing about this treaty will make you want to learn more about it, I know it has been hard to find a stopping point for research so I sort of decided to not have one.  Th...

This historical marker is an introduction to Philander Prescott.  His name will come back up a few times in future historical markers, so after this you will know who they are talking about, because I don't know about you but I had never heard of this guy.  I mentioned in the episode a few podcasts I have been a guest on so I am going to post links to those episodes before the links to s...

If you like Local Lou check out The Sioux Empire Podcast   It's Christmas time in Sioux Falls, come and join Local Lou as we talk about some pretty Christmas sights to see downtown as well as 2 historical markers!  One is so very outside of my wheelhouse but tune in to hear me pronounce things wrong.  Follow Local Lou (@localloupodcast) • Instagram photos and videos or send an email...

Check out Local Lou's guest appearance on Back Lot 605 where we discuss the movie TOMBSTONE.   https://backlot605.com/ If you like Local Lou check out the Sioux Empire Podcast, super cool and unique history of the Sioux Empire.   https://www.thesiouxempirepodcast.com Free book from an unreliable narrator  http://www.gutenberg.org/files/12740/12740-h/12740-h.htm The tri state fair in...

Lets go sky sailing at Riverdale Park in Sioux Falls South Dakota and hear a little about the first flight over this little city!   Rumor mill https://www.capjournal.com/news/wright-brothers-ties-to-s-d-not-just-folklore/article_ffcb6917-8616-5ae3-b124-f405042ca43f.html Who did it first https://www.airspacemag.com/history-of-flight/who-flew-first-290750/ Da plane https://www.si.edu/object/nas...

We walk by history everyday and sometimes we get to walk ON it! Come on over and lets see what I found out about Yankton Trail Bridge in Sioux Falls South Dakota. Links from the episode (Not in any order... sorrrryyyyy) Sm hewitt elk point bridge https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn84022137/1893-11-30/ed-1/seq-3/#date1=1890&index=0&rows=20&words=Hewett+S&searchType=basic&...

Museum https://www.siouxlandmuseums.com/home-page/old-courthouse-museum-exhibits-2/previous-exhibits/protecting-the-frontier-fort-dakota/ https://www.pbs.org/video/images-past-fort-dakota-exhibit Brief fort description https://modoc1873.stores.yahoo.net/briefdesofda.html Captain Eicher grave https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22680693/daniel-f-eicher Eicher news clippings https://chroniclingameri...

Get ready for a Local Lou podcast first, a murderous adventure through the prairie as we learn about the murder of Mary Egan.  Can you keep a secret?  We are about to meet someone who can...  It sure is a long way to Tipperrary from South Dakota.  Starting off the links with Clive a grandson of the Egan's, just in case you haven't listened to the episode yet...  That is al...

Thank you guys for listening, check out my Instagram for pictures of historical markers and local Sioux Falls areas https://www.instagram.com/localloupodcast/   Any questions or constructive critiques on my podcast feel free to email me localloupodcast@gmail.com Links from Arrowhead Park episode Dorothy Obit http://www.genlookups.com/sd/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/327 Dale Obit https://www...

Follow along with me as I visit 3 historical markers tic tac toe all in a row along the highway outside of Canton South Dakota.  A school that couldn't sit still, an insane asylum with sane people in it, and a ski hill that no longer stands. Hiawatha Indian Asylum Links https://www.sdpb.org/blogs/arts-and-culture/keepers-of-the-canton-indian-asylum-share-history/  A list identifying the names of t...

Hi guys I'm Local Lou this the first episode of my podcast. I will read historical marker 78 in Canton South Dakota. Even better I went and visited the marker and the grave of Lewis P. Hyde's daughter in law who died in Canton in 1877. Dont worry we will lean a little about L.P in the episode, and I will share those pictures on my Instagram. Speaking if social media I am getting those going as wel...