CARTHAGE MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY

CARTHAGE, SD

U.S. Flags in De Smet - South Dakota American flags outside the Kingsbury County Court House in De Smet, South Dakota, on the Fourth of July.
U.S. Flags in De Smet - South Dakota Credit: Tony Webster

Carthage Museum and Historical Society is a museum located in Carthage, South Dakota, that is dedicated to preserving the history of the town and the surrounding area. The museum features a collection of artifacts, photographs, and documents that tell the story of Carthage and its residents.

The museum's exhibits cover a wide range of topics, including the town's early history as a frontier settlement, its role in the agricultural and railroad industries, and the impact of World War II on the community. Visitors can also learn about the lives and accomplishments of notable Carthage residents, such as former South Dakota Governor William J. Bulow and Civil War veteran John W. Wynn.

In addition to its exhibits, Carthage Museum and Historical Society also hosts a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and special exhibits. The museum is open to the public on a regular basis, and admission is free.

Overall, Carthage Museum and Historical Society is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of South Dakota and the Midwest, and it provides a fascinating glimpse into the past of this small but important town.

CARTHAGE MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CARTHAGE SD. US MID #8404600189

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

U.S. Flags in De Smet - South Dakota American flags outside the Kingsbury County Court House in De Smet, South Dakota, on the Fourth of July.
Kingsbury County Court House - De Smet - South Dakota The Kingsbury County Courthouse in De Smet, South Dakota.
De Smet Bulldogs - South Dakota Fence art for the De Smet Bulldogs at Washington Park in De Smet, South Dakota. (Image reversed to make readable.)
American Flags - 4th of July - De Smet - South Dakota A row of American flags line the walkway outside the Kingsbury County Courthouse in De Smet, South Dakota, on July 4, 2022.
Kingsbury County Sheriff - De Smet - South Dakota A Kingsbury County Sheriff's Office F-150 squad truck outside the county courthouse in De Smet, South Dakota.
Meridian Grain and Seed Storage - Hopper Bins - Agricultural Equipment WGI Westman Group Meridian agriculture storage hopper bins in De Smet, South Dakota.
[SOUTH DAKOTA-J-0009] Manchester farmer <b>Image Title:</b> Manchester farmer <b>Date:</b> c.1916 <b>Place:</b> Manchester, South Dakota <b>Description/Caption:</b> On verso, "William Pratt, Manchester, S.D." <b>Medium:</b> Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) <b>Photographer/Maker:</b> Unknown <b>Cite as:</b> SD-J-0009, WaterArchives.org <b>Restrictions:</b> There are no known U.S. copyright restrictions on this image. While the digital image is freely available, it is requested that <a href="http://www.waterarchives.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waterarchives.org</a> be credited as its source. For higher quality reproductions of the original physical version contact <a href="http://www.waterarchives.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waterarchives.org</a>, restrictions may apply.
[SOUTH DAKOTA-J-0010] Manchester farmer <b>Image Title:</b> Manchester farmer <b>Date:</b> c.1916 <b>Place:</b> Manchester, South Dakota <b>Description/Caption:</b> On verso, "William Pratt, Manchester, S.D." <b>Medium:</b> Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) <b>Photographer/Maker:</b> Unknown <b>Cite as:</b> SD-J-0010, WaterArchives.org <b>Restrictions:</b> There are no known U.S. copyright restrictions on this image. While the digital image is freely available, it is requested that <a href="http://www.waterarchives.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waterarchives.org</a> be credited as its source. For higher quality reproductions of the original physical version contact <a href="http://www.waterarchives.org" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.waterarchives.org</a>, restrictions may apply.
circle the wagons We spent the night in a covered wagon converted to a bunk.
claim shanty An example of a claim shanty, a roughly-built home that would suffice to meet the title requirements for a land deed during the Homestead Act era.
claim shanty II A depiction of the extended claim shanty built by "Pa" Ingalls on the outskirts of De Smet, SD
prairie sunset

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CARTHAGE MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
250 MAIN STREET EAST
CARTHAGE
SD
57323

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MID # 8404600189
Name CARTHAGE MUSEUM AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 460460984
NTEECC A80
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 44.171251, -97.718913
CODES FIPS State Code: 46
FIPS County Code: 097
US Census Tract: 961600
US Census Block: 2037