As the year comes to a close, we think back on the year that was. We saw new arrivals and … More
Tag: Trail of Governors
Kristin Anderson passes on
I was sorry to see news of the passing of Kristin Anderson, the only child of Gov. Sigurd and Vivian … More
Gov. Harvey Wollman 1935-2022
Harvey Lowell Wollman, twenty-sixth Governor of South Dakota, died Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at the age of 87. His death … More
Three new statues complete Trail of Governors
This morning, three new statues were unveiled for the Trail of Governors in Pierre: Andrew E. Lee, Frank M. Byrne, … More
2022 Trail of Governors preview
This Friday, the Trail of Governors in Pierre will unveil and place three new statues. The unveiling is at 10 … More
When Gov. Bulow vetoed the state budget
The last week of the legislative session always focuses on finalizing the state budget. As the news reports on the … More
Gov. Frank Farrar 1929-2021
Frank Leroy Farrar, twenty-fourth Governor of South Dakota, has died. The former governor passed away early this morning in Rochester, … More
Trail of Governors gallery
The Trail of Governors in Pierre was initiated in 2011, with its first statues unveiled in 2012. This slideshow includes … More
Sheldon, Crawford and Gunderson join Trail of Governors
This morning, the Trail of Governors unveiled new statues of Charles H. Sheldon, 2nd Governor of South Dakota; Carl Gunderson, … More
2021 Trail of Governors preview
This Friday, the Trail of Governors in Pierre will unveil and place three new statues. The unveiling is at 10 … More
New Trail of Governors statues unveiled
Statues of Govs. Samuel H. Elrod, Archie Gubbrud, and Dennis Daugaard joined the Trail of Governors today. Gov. Elrod’s statue, … More
Dennis Daugaard: Trail of Governors Class of 2019
On Friday, June 14, 2019, the Trail of Governors unveiled three new statues: Samuel H. Elrod, Archie Gubbrud, and Dennis Daugaard. … More
Archie Gubbrud: Trail of Governors Class of 2019
On Friday, June 14, 2019, the Trail of Governors unveiled three new statues: Samuel H. Elrod, Archie Gubbrud, and Dennis Daugaard. … More
Samuel H. Elrod: Trail of Governors Class of 2019
On Friday, June 14, 2019, the Trail of Governors unveiled three new statues: Samuel H. Elrod, Archie Gubbrud, and Dennis Daugaard. … More
New Trail of Governors statues placed
The 2018 class of new Trail of Governors statues were placed on Tuesday, July 24:
New Trail of Governors statues
New statues (L to R in first picture) are Ralph Herseth, M. Q. Sharpe, and William McMaster.
Gov. Ralph Herseth: Trail of Governors Class of 2018
On Friday, June 15, 2018, the Trail of Governors unveiled three new statues: William H. McMaster, M. Q. Sharpe, and Ralph … More
Gov. M. Q. Sharpe: Trail of Governors Class of 2018
On Friday, June 15, 2018, the Trail of Governors unveiled three new statues: William H. McMaster, M. Q. Sharpe, and … More
Gov. William H. McMaster: Trail of Governors Class of 2018
On Friday, June 15, 2018, the Trail of Governors unveiled three new statues: William H. McMaster, M. Q. Sharpe, and … More
Trail of Governors selects class of 2018
This week, the Trail of Governors announced its class of 2018. Statues of William H. McMaster, M. Q. Sharpe and Ralph … More
New Trail of Governors statues
On June 16, 2017, the Trail of Governors unveiled new statues of Govs. Tom Berry, Leslie Jensen, Sigurd Anderson, and … More
Gov. Sigurd Anderson: Trail of Governors Class of 2017
This Friday, June 16, the Trail of Governors is unveiling four new statues: Tom Berry, Leslie Jensen, Sigurd Anderson and … More
Gov. Joe Foss: Trail of Governors Class of 2017
This Friday, June 16, the Trail of Governors is unveiling four new statues: Tom Berry, Leslie Jensen, Sigurd Anderson and … More
Gov. Tom Berry: Trail of Governors Class of 2017
This Friday, June 16, the Trail of Governors is unveiling four new statues: Tom Berry, Leslie Jensen, Sigurd Anderson and … More
Gov. Leslie Jensen: Trail of Governors Class of 2017
This Friday, June 16, the Trail of Governors is unveiling four new statues: Tom Berry, Leslie Jensen, Sigurd Anderson and … More
Welcome to SoDak Governors
Why did I create this blog? One of my hobbies over the past several years has been to study the history … More
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