Norden Township near Gary in Deuel County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Byron J. Cochrane
June 19, 2024
1. Byron J. Cochrane Marker
Site of log cabin built in 1872 by Byron J. Cochrane
first permanent white settler in Deuel County
Erected 1972 by the Grandchildren and the S.D. State Historical Society. (Marker Number 450.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the South Dakota State Historical Society Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.
Location. 44° 42.259′ N, 96° 28.215′ W. Marker is near Gary, South Dakota, in Deuel County. It is in Norden Township. Marker is on Edgewater Drive, 0.1 miles east of Wilderness Lane, on the right when traveling east. Located on the southeast side of Lake Cochrane. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Gary SD 57237, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old City Hall Bell (approx. 9.6 miles away in Minnesota); Lake Hendricks Norwegian Colony of 1873 / Brookings County (approx. 12.2 miles away); Singsaas Lutheran Church (approx. 12.3 miles away); Olson, Arlo L. (approx. 12.3 miles away).
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June 19, 2024
2. Byron J. Cochrane Marker
June 19, 2024
3. Lake Cochrane from Lake Cochrane Recreation Area
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2024. This page has been viewed 39 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2024.
