“Indian Prayer Rock”

240
1958
Edmonds

(Note: any text in italics has been taken from the official SDSHS records.)

Marker Text

Found near Mobridge. The impressions were tediously incised by some Indian intent on building himself up as a “Medicine Man”. Once formed, it became a symbol of great powers and was highly venerated by the Indians, who believe it to be the work of the “Wakan” or Great Spirit.

Location

Edmonds County, located at Ipswich Public Library Grounds (2006)

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