Spirit Mound Historic Prairie
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Spirit Mound Historic Prairie is a state park of South Dakota, US, featuring a prominent hill on the Great Plains. The Plains Indians of the region considered Spirit Mound the home of dangerous spirits or little people; members of the Lewis and Clark Expedition climbed it on August 25, 1804. The park was established in 2002.[2] It is located about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) north of Vermillion, South Dakota.[3]
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Spirit Mound Historic Prairie | |
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Location | Clay, South Dakota, United States |
Nearest city | Vermillion, South Dakota |
Coordinates | 42°52′28″N 96°57′33″W |
Area | 320 acres (130 ha) |
Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m)[1] |
Established | 2001 |
Governing body | South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks |
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