Spirit Mound Historic Prairie

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie
Spirit Mound
Spirit Mound Historic Prairie
Location in South Dakota
LocationClay County, South Dakota, United States
Coordinates42°52′28″N 96°57′31″W / 42.87444°N 96.95861°W / 42.87444; -96.95861
Area320 acres (130 ha)
Elevation1,309 ft (399 m)
Established2001
Administered bySouth Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks
WebsiteOfficial website

Spirit Mound Historic Prairie is a state park in Clay County, South Dakota, United States, 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. It is located about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) north of Vermillion, South Dakota.

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