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Welcome to the Lake County Museum

The Lake County Historical Society was established in 1952.  The museum is presently located on the campus of Dakota State University in Madison, SD.  The City of Madison is located between two glacial lakes.  Nearby Lake Herman State Park and Walker’s Point State Park provide outdoor activities and year-round pursuits for residents and tourists alike.

​Annual Meeting of the Lake County Historical Society 

Sunday, October 16th at 1:30
Location: Lake County Museum
221 NE 8th Street
Madison, SD 57075
 
There will be a short business meeting followed by a presentation on the
Masons of Madison
by Dick Ericsson
This informative presentation about the Masons, their history, and what their mission in giving back to the community involves. Dick Ericsson will be our main speaker along with other fellow Masons attending to add to their history. You won’t want to miss this wonderful opportunity to hear about the “Masons of Madison”

Boyd Family Wagon Project

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​“Go West, young man, go West and grow up in the country” In 1865, newspaperman Horace Greely famously called on the young men of America to “Go West” and go west they did – in droves. Many traveled in covered wagons, including the Boyd family, who chose Lake County as their final destination. The wagon pictured has been in the Lake County Historical Society’s collection for many years.
Click here to learn more about it!


WWII Navy Veteran Leonard Bettmeng
10:00 minutes 

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​The museum will be closed Monday, October 10th in observance of Native American Day.
How to Contact Us:
605-256-5308

history@lakecountymuseum.org

Museum Hours:
Starting June 1, 2021
10:00 – 2:00
Monday – Friday
Saturday and Sunday by appointment
Call 256-5308 the previous Friday by noon
During the summer months parking is not monitored on campus.

We are located at:
​Lake County Museum
221 NE 8th St.
Madison SD 57042
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​The Lake County Historical Society, along with the Lake County Museum, enriches lives through education and preservation.  We are dedicated to linking the past to the future by collecting, documenting, preserving, securing, researching, exhibiting and interpreting objects of cultural developmental and historical value to the Lake County area from the mid-1800s to the present.

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Lake County Museum Board of Directors:
Deb Reed, President
Gayle Cole, Vice President
Marilyn Halgerson, Secretary
Pam Lewis, Treasurer
Ryan Burge
Denise Lewis
Joseph Staudenbaur

Museum Director
Julie Breu
Museum Hours

Location

Starting June 1, 2021
10:00 – 2:00
Monday – Friday

Saturday and Sunday by appointment
​
We will be closed Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day

Call 256-5308 the previous Friday by noon
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During the summer months parking is not monitored on campus.

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  • Home
  • Visitor Information
  • Boyd Family Wagon Project
  • Collections
  • Graceland Cemetary
  • Calendar
  • Membership
  • Volunteer Info
  • Contact