Sully

3 historical markers in South Dakota

African American Homesteader Community in Sully County

In 1882, Norvel Blair, an African American born into slavery in Tennessee, sent two sons to explore homesteading prospects in Sully County.

New Fort Sully

1866-1892 Was located on North side of Ft. Sully Creek on the flat approximately 1 mile NW.

Old Fort Sully

In the field 400 yards south is a monument to and vestige of the site of Fort Sully.

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