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Countless historical sites surround Lake heart of the great Sioux nation. The
Oahe and illustrate the area’s rich frontier > Pierre Historic Homes Tour 100-mile corridor between Fort Pierre
and Native American heritage. Explore Pierre and learn about our and Chamberlain, to the south, takes
you through the Crow Creek and Lower
history by taking a self-guided tour of Brule Sioux Indian Reservations,
the city's historic residences. Notable with opportunities to view their unique
homes and buildings date from the late cultures. Enjoy the natural beauty of
1800s through the mid-20th century. the rugged landscape, and look for
Architectural styles span the late bison, elk, pronghorn and prairie dogs
Victorian to post World-War-II Lustron. roaming the plains.
A number of the structures are listed
on the National Register of Historic Cultural, historical and archaeological
Places. Contact the Pierre Area sites tell the story of this land and
Chamber of Commerce at 605.224.7361 its people. Visit the locations of pre-
for a self-guided tour brochure. Columbian Indian villages, travel to
You can also find a printable brochure numerous places noted in the diaries of
at visitpierresd.com in our Digital Lewis and Clark, view the plants and
Visitor Center. animals of the plains and bottomlands,
and learn about Native American
> Native American Scenic Byway culture and traditions through
The Native American Scenic Byway is contemporary exhibits. The byway is
located along the banks of the Missouri a journey of heart and mind, a road to
River, leading travelers through South understanding the Sioux people and
Dakota’s mixed-grass prairie and the feeling the spirit of the land. 37
