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Nestled in the heart of South Dakota, Turner County stands as a testament to the enduring spirit of the American Midwest. Established in 1871 and named in honor of Dakota Territory official John W. Turner, this county boasts a rich tapestry of history that mirrors the growth and evolution of the region. From its early days as a frontier settlement to its current status as a vibrant community, Turner County's journey through time is a fascinating story of resilience and transformation.
The scenic beauty of Turner County is a captivating blend of rolling hills, lush agricultural lands, and serene water bodies that paint a picturesque landscape. The terrain, marked by its agricultural dedication, slopes gently towards the south and east, offering breathtaking views that are a delight for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The Miller, Peterson, and Plucker Waterfowl Production Areas, along with Mud Lake and Swan Lake, contribute to the county's natural allure, making it a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Turner County's cultural diversity and community harmony are the bedrock of its identity. This melting pot of traditions and histories is celebrated through various local festivals, including the oldest county fair in the Dakotas, which began in 1880. These events not only showcase the agricultural successes of the area but also bring together people of all backgrounds in celebration and camaraderie. The county's commitment to arts and education further enriches its cultural landscape, fostering an environment where every resident and visitor feels part of the community fabric.
Inviting explorers and settlers alike, Turner County is a place where history and natural beauty converge to create a unique and compelling destination. Whether you are drawn by the allure of its landscapes, the warmth of its people, or the charm of its festivals, there is something in Turner County for everyone. Its welcoming community, vibrant culture, and serene environment make it not just a place to visit, but a place to call home.
In the spirit of discovery and exploration, Turner County extends a warm invitation to all who wish to experience the beauty and camaraderie of this South Dakota jewel. From its historical roots to its scenic landscapes, Turner County is a testament to the rich tapestry of American life, offering endless opportunities for adventure, relaxation, and connection.
Turner County, with its blend of historical richness, natural beauty, and cultural diversity, stands as a shining example of the best that South Dakota has to offer. It's not just a destination; it's a journey into the heart of the American Midwest.
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Nestled in the serene landscapes of Turner County, South Dakota, near the city of Parker, lies an unassuming yet historically significant structure: Bridge No. 63-137-090-Parker. This stone arch bridge, built in the mid-1930s, is not just a pathway over water but a lasting testament to a pivotal era in American history. Its inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places in 1999 underscores its importance, not just as an architectural feat but as a piece of the fabric that binds the nation's collective heritage.
Constructed during a time when the United States was grappling with the economic ravages of the Great Depression, this bridge stands as a symbol of resilience and innovation. The New Deal, a series of programs and projects instituted by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, aimed to restore dignity and prosperity to Americans. It was under this ambitious initiative that Bridge No. 63-137-090-Parker came into being, thanks to the Turner County Highway Department's ingenuity and the hardworking locals fueled by federal support.
Situated on 277th Street, approximately two miles south of Parker, between 453rd and 454th Avenues, the bridge's location is as strategic as it is scenic. The area's rural tranquility belies the bustling activity that once surrounded its construction. Crafted from crudely worked fieldstone, predominantly granite, the bridge spans about 25 feet in length. Its dual arches, each roughly 10 feet long, rise 4 feet above the ground, supported by flared and sloping wing walls that culminate in low parapets, blending seamlessly with the natural landscape.
The choice of stone as a construction material was not merely practical but also a reflection of the resources and skills available within the county. In an era where steel beam bridges were more common, Turner County's ability to leverage its abundance of experienced stone workers and the federal subsidies for their wages marked a departure from the norm. This not only allowed for the cost-effective construction of the bridge but also provided much-needed employment to the local populace, embodying the New Deal's ethos of uplifting American communities through work and determination.
Bridge No. 63-137-090-Parker is among the 65 stone bridges built in Turner County as part of the federal jobs program, each serving as a lasting legacy of this transformative period in American history. The bridge's architectural style, while simple, reflects a utilitarian elegance and a deep connection to the land from which it was wrought. Its preservation and recognition on the National Register of Historic Places speak to the enduring value of such structures, not just for their historical significance but also for their continued role in connecting and serving communities.
As one stands on the bridge today, it's easy to be transported back to a time when each stone was laid with hope for a brighter future. The bridge is more than a physical crossing; it is a bridge across time, linking the past's struggles and triumphs with the present's appreciation and stewardship. It reminds us of the power of collective action and the indomitable spirit of the American people to overcome adversity through creativity and hard work.
In conclusion, Bridge No. 63-137-090-Parker stands not merely as a route from one side of the water to another but as a monument to human ingenuity, resilience, and the capacity to create lasting beauty and utility from the depths of despair. It invites us to reflect on the lessons of the past as we navigate the challenges and opportunities of the future, ensuring that the spirit of the New Deal continues to inspire generations to come.
Centerville Community Pubc ● 421 Florida St ● Centerville ● (605) 563-2540
Centerville Council Room ● 741 Main St ● Centerville ● (605) 563-2302
Centerville Finance Officer ● 741 Main St ● Centerville ● (605) 563-2302
Centerville Fire Dept ● 611 Iowa St ● Centerville ● (605) 563-2302
Centerville Library ● 610 Lincoln St ● Centerville ● (605) 563-2540
Centerville Mayor ● 741 Main St ● Centerville ● (605) 563-2277
Centerville Police Dept ● 741 Main St ● Centerville ● (605) 563-3911
Centerville Public School ● 610 Lincoln St ● Centerville ● (605) 563-2291
Chancellor City Office ● 240 2nd Ave ● Chancellor ● (605) 647-8696
Chancellor Community Fire Dept ● 330 Main St ● Chancellor ● (605) 681-6571
Circuit Court Svc ● 400 S Main Ave ● Parker ● (605) 297-4097
City Of Centerville-City Hall ● 741 Main St ● Centerville ● (605) 563-2302
City Of Hurley City Hall ● PO Box 336 ● Hurley ● (605) 238-0680
City Of Marion ● 398 N Broadway Ave ● Marion ● (605) 648-3539
City Of Marion Finance Office ● 398 N Broadway Ave ● Marion ● (605) 648-3539
County Of Turner Sheriff ● 400 S Main Ave ● Parker ● (605) 297-3225
Davis Fire Hall ● 109 E US Highway 18 ● Davis ● Not Available
Farm Service Agency ● 655 E 4th St ● Parker ● (605) 297-5564
Hurley City Finance ● 701 Burns Pl ● Hurley ● (605) 238-0680
Hurley City Hall ● 701 Burns Pl ● Hurley ● (605) 238-0680
Hurley City Maintenance ● 500 Center Ave ● Hurley ● (605) 238-0680
Hurley Volunteer Fire/Amblnc ● 311 Main St ● Hurley ● (605) 238-5888
Irene City Hall ● 110 S Till Ave ● Irene ● (605) 263-3476
Marion Elementary School ● 100 S Cedar Ave ● Marion ● (605) 648-3615
Marion Public School ● 100 S Cedar Ave ● Marion ● (605) 648-3615
Marion Volunteer Fire Dept ● 400 N Broadway Ave ● Marion ● (605) 648-3539
Natural Resources Conservation ● 655 E 4th St ● Parker ● (605) 297-5564
Parker City Finance Officer ● 185 N Main Ave ● Parker ● (605) 297-4453
Parker City Hall ● 185 N Main Ave ● Parker ● (605) 297-4453
Parker Community Building ● 299 N Main Ave ● Parker ● (605) 297-3114
Parker Elementary School ● 335 W 1st St ● Parker ● (605) 297-3237
Parker Independent School ● 335 W 1st St ● Parker ● (605) 297-3456
Parker Public Library ● 290 N Main Ave ● Parker ● (605) 297-5552
Parker School ● 330 W 2nd St ● Parker ● (605) 297-4473
Parker School District 60-4 ● 335 W 1st St ● Parker ● (605) 297-3456
Parker Volunteer Fire Dept ● 165 S Main Ave ● Parker ● (605) 297-3180
Parker Volunteer Fire/Rescue ● 185 S Main Ave ● Parker ● (605) 297-4453
Pioneer Memorial Hosp & Health ● 315 N Washington St ● Viborg ● (605) 326-5161
Spring Valley Township ● 44777 290th St ● Viborg ● (605) 261-7270
Turner County Auditor ● 400 S Main Ave ● Parker ● (605) 297-3153
Turner County Celebrity ● 210 N Main Ave ● Parker ● Not Available
Turner County Clerk Of Courts ● 400 S Main Ave ● Parker ● (605) 297-3115
Turner County Director-Assssr ● 400 S Main Ave ● Parker ● (605) 297-3424
Turner County Extension Office ● 400 S Main Ave ● Parker ● (605) 297-3112
Turner County Fair Office ● 680 E 2nd St ● Parker ● (605) 297-4428
Turner County Highway Supt Ofc ● 1070 E 6th St ● Parker ● (605) 297-3404
Turner County Ofc-Emergency ● 400 S Main Ave ● Parker ● (605) 297-6000
Turner County Offices-Sheriff ● 400 S Main Street Courthouse ● Parker ● (605) 297-3225
Turner County Planning ● 400 S Main Ave ● Parker ● (605) 297-3424
Turner County Public Health ● 615 E 4th St ● Parker ● (605) 297-4472
Turner County Register-Deeds ● 400 S Main ● Parker ● (605) 297-3443
Turner County Sheriff's Office ● 400 S Main Ave ● Parker ● (605) 297-3225
Turner County Treasurer ● 400 S Main St ● Parker ● (605) 297-4425
Turner County Veterans Svc Ofc ● 400 S Main Ave ● Parker ● (605) 297-3431
Turner County Welfare Office ● 400 S Main Ave ● Parker ● (605) 297-3251
United States Postal Svc ● 533 Broadway St ● Centerville ● (605) 563-2321
United States Postal Svc ● 224 Main St ● Chancellor ● (605) 647-2798
United States Postal Svc ● 110 E US Highway 18 ● Davis ● (605) 238-5396
United States Postal Svc ● 608 Center Ave ● Hurley ● (605) 238-5298
United States Postal Svc ● 209 N Broadway Ave ● Marion ● (605) 648-3210
United States Postal Svc ● 125 S Main Ave ● Parker ● (605) 297-4440
United States Postal Svc ● 103 S Main St ● Viborg ● (605) 326-5641
USDA Agricultural Dept ● 655 E 4th St ● Parker ● (605) 352-1200
Viborg City Hall ● 110 N Main St ● Viborg ● (605) 326-5103
Viborg City Public Library ● 110 N Main St ● Viborg ● (605) 326-5481
Viborg Police Dept ● 110 N Main St ● Viborg ● (605) 766-6600
Viborg School District ● 324 E Park Ave ● Viborg ● (605) 764-5418
Viborg Volunteer Fire Dept ● 110 N Main St ● Viborg ● (605) 326-5103
Viborg-Hurley Middle School ● 501 Adams St ● Hurley ● (605) 238-5221
Viborg-Hurley Public School ● 203 W Park Ave ● Viborg ● (605) 766-5418
1st Choice Heating-COOLING LLC ● 27183 452nd Ave ● Parker ● (605) 421-0907
Ackerman Heating & A-C ● 209 N Main St ● Viborg ● (605) 326-5601
Buckhorn Bar ● 105 S Main St ● Viborg ● (605) 766-0086
Bud's Tavern ● 313 N Broadway Ave ● Marion ● (605) 648-3211
Chancellor Bar ● 301 Main St ● Chancellor ● (605) 647-5595
Daneville Inn ● 100 S Main St ● Viborg ● (605) 766-0222
Davis Bar ● 101 E US Highway 18 ● Davis ● (605) 238-2337
Hurley Bar ● 604 Center Ave ● Hurley ● (605) 238-2300
J P Denmark Inc ● 44727 289th St ● Viborg ● (605) 530-4532
Jaks Dollar Store ● 111 N Main St ● Viborg ● (605) 766-5257
Kelley's Bar ● 355 N Main Ave ● Parker ● (605) 297-9710
Lewis Family Drug ● 104 W Park Ave ● Viborg ● (605) 326-5211
Only One Lounge ● 201 Main St ● Hurley ● (605) 647-5125
Royal Bake Shop ● 516 Broadway St ● Centerville ● (605) 563-2531
Shore Store ● 626 Swan Lake Dr ● Viborg ● (605) 326-5176
Bud's Tavern ● 313 N Broadway Ave ● Marion ● (605) 648-3211
Centerville Steakhouse ● 601 Broadway St ● Centerville ● (605) 552-2736
Daneville Inn ● 100 S Main St ● Viborg ● (605) 766-0222
Davis Bar ● 101 E US Highway 18 ● Davis ● (605) 238-2337
Desert Inn ● 841 State St ● Centerville ● (605) 563-2913
Fox Run ● 27386 458th Ave ● Parker ● (605) 297-0008
Get 'N' Go ● 390 S Main Ave ● Parker ● (605) 297-3649
Get 'N' Go ● 750 S Main St ● Parker ● (605) 297-3649
Godfather's Pizza ● 27600 SD Highway 19 ● Parker ● (605) 297-2297
Hot Stuff Pizza ● 390 S Main Ave ● Parker ● (605) 297-3689
Hurley Bar ● 604 Center Ave ● Hurley ● (605) 238-2300
Kountry Kookin' Cafe ● 106 N Main St ● Viborg ● (605) 326-4110
Only One Lounge ● 201 Main St ● Hurley ● (605) 647-5125
Shore Store ● 626 Swan Lake Dr ● Viborg ● (605) 326-5176
Some-Moneyback ● 411 W US Highway 18 ● Davis ● (254) 247-0653
Subway ● 27600 SD Hwy 19 ● Parker ● (605) 318-7298
TJ Kerner's Restaurant ● 205 N Main Ave ● Parker ● (605) 297-8000
Centerville Public School ● 610 Lincoln St ● Centerville ● (605) 563-2291
Marion Elementary School ● 100 S Cedar Ave ● Marion ● (605) 648-3615
Marion Public School ● 100 S Cedar Ave ● Marion ● (605) 648-3615
Parker Elementary School ● 335 W 1st St ● Parker ● (605) 297-3237
Parker Independent School ● 335 W 1st St ● Parker ● (605) 297-3456
Parker School ● 330 W 2nd St ● Parker ● (605) 297-4473
Parker School District 60-4 ● 335 W 1st St ● Parker ● (605) 297-3456
Viborg School District ● 324 E Park Ave ● Viborg ● (605) 764-5418
Viborg-Hurley Middle School ● 501 Adams St ● Hurley ● (605) 238-5221
Viborg-Hurley Public School ● 203 W Park Ave ● Viborg ● (605) 766-5418