Fort Sully LbNA #48207
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Add Location| Owner: | RIFamily
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| Plant date: | Jun 14, 2009 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Pierre |
| County: | Hughes |
| State: | South Dakota |
| Boxes: | 1 |
| Found by: | RIFamily |
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| Last found: | Jul 25, 2024 |
| Status: | FFFO |
| Last edited: | Jul 28, 2024 |
Fort Sully was built in 1863 on the east side of the Missouri River. Its job, or the job of those stationed there, was to protect settlers. Fort Sully only existed on this site for 3 years before being relocated.
There are no remains of this fort but there is a marker at the site.
The site of Fort Sully is in what is now the Farm Island Recreation Area. 4 miles east of Pierre on Rt 34.
http://www.sdgfp.info/parks/Regions/OaheSharpe/FarmIsland.htm
To find the letterbox. Enter the park (there is a $6 day fee or get a yearly pass if you plan to be in the area again) and head east towards the Visitor Center.
http://www.sdgfp.info/parks/CampMaps/WalkingMaps/FarmIslandWalkingMap.pdf
Park in the lot at the Visitor Center (sign says Family Center, I think). Find the fort marker behind the building. Now to the west, on the far side of the parking lot, see an electrical box marked Caution High Voltage. On the right side (northern side) of this box is a small magnetic box with camo tape on it. It may be covered by some foliage.
The log book was very small, it is now gone due to damage. We would be so grateful if someone could leave a new log book. Also, the box itself has been reported as warped and needs to be replaced. It would be wonderful if someone could also do that. Please let me know if you find this box and give it any of the needed TLC. Thank you! RIFamily@cox.net
Enjoy this park, it has some great swimming and biking. Have fun!
There are no remains of this fort but there is a marker at the site.
The site of Fort Sully is in what is now the Farm Island Recreation Area. 4 miles east of Pierre on Rt 34.
http://www.sdgfp.info/parks/Regions/OaheSharpe/FarmIsland.htm
To find the letterbox. Enter the park (there is a $6 day fee or get a yearly pass if you plan to be in the area again) and head east towards the Visitor Center.
http://www.sdgfp.info/parks/CampMaps/WalkingMaps/FarmIslandWalkingMap.pdf
Park in the lot at the Visitor Center (sign says Family Center, I think). Find the fort marker behind the building. Now to the west, on the far side of the parking lot, see an electrical box marked Caution High Voltage. On the right side (northern side) of this box is a small magnetic box with camo tape on it. It may be covered by some foliage.
The log book was very small, it is now gone due to damage. We would be so grateful if someone could leave a new log book. Also, the box itself has been reported as warped and needs to be replaced. It would be wonderful if someone could also do that. Please let me know if you find this box and give it any of the needed TLC. Thank you! RIFamily@cox.net
Enjoy this park, it has some great swimming and biking. Have fun!