| Springfield Historical Society Museum: Housing a collection of antique horse-drawn farm machinery, memories of the Springfield colleges, Indian artifacts, Fort Randall Chapel bell, Yesteryear Main Street, reconstructed Pioneer home circa 1900; and much more. Terrace Park: A Springfield showplace since the 1930s, Terrace Park sits atop a river bluff with an impressive view of the Missouri River. Lewis and Clark interpretive panels, river overlook, nature area, accessible restrooms, picnic shelter, and grills are scheduled improvements for the Summer of 2002. Ogden Marsh Monument: At the request of Territorial Governor John Burbank, surveyor Ogden Marsh enters the town plat into county records on May 2, 1870. Marsh's 1872 death is the first on record in Springfield. A fieldstone monument is located at the corner of Sixth and Walnut Streets. First Schoolhouse in Dakota Territory: A monument commemorates the location of the first schoolhouse in Dakota Territory, a tiny log structure built in 1860. A building replica sits near the monument today. On Apple Tree Road. Bon Homme National Cemetery: The oldest Bon Homme County cemetery is located on a bluff overlooking the Missouri River. It is the resting place of six unknown soldiers of Gen. George Custer's cavalry. On Apple Tree Road. Running Water: One Sept. 2, 1806, on their return trip, Lewis and Clark met up with a group of Yankton Sioux. After realizing they are friends, the two groups smoke several pipes and exchange news of what has happened in the two years since the expedition first passed through the area. Interpretive panel located 15 minutes west of Springfield. Bottom Road: Known mostly to locals, the Bottom Road hugs the river as it stems off old Highway 37 and in the tiny village of Running Water. A favorite spot for bass anglers. Don't be surprised to see a majestic eagle soaring overhead. Chief Standing Bear Memorial Bridge: The Lewis and Clark overlook is located off Highway 37, where you will see the Missouri River as Lewis and Clark saw it. This is one of the last stretches of the Missouri River in its natural state. This area provided the backdrop for scenes in the National Geographic IMAX film of Lewis and Clark. 15 minutes west of Springfield. Nearby Attractions: Niobrara State Park (20 minutes), Santee Indian Reservation and OHIYA Casino (20 minutes), Fort Randall Casino (40 minutes), Greenwood (25 minutes), Corn Palace and Cabela's in Mitchell (60 minutes), Gavin's Point Dam and Lewis and Clark Visitor Center in Yankton (35 minutes), Spirit Mound at Vermillion (60 minutes). |
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