LASR.net Homepage




Menu

Madison, South Dakota

The collection at the Smith-Zimmerman Museum primarily reflects the ethnic groups who settled Lake County. Many artifacts in the Museum were brought with these early pioneers or purchased by them in the late 1800's and early 1900's. The artifacts include household articles, period clothing and war memorabilia. Display areas cover

Daily Life Transportation Agriculture Early Communication Early Technology Musical Instruments Claim Shanty (replica) Cookbook

One of the area displays in the Museum is a bedroom that is typical of the settlers in the 1880's. The armoire was brought to Lake County in 1881 by the D.D. Holdridge family who settled in the Madison area. The matching walnut bedroom suite was donated by George Smith. It consists of a bed, a marble-topped dresser and commode. They were used in Madison by the Northy family. From Egan Avenue it is the third building east of the Karl Mundt Library.

In another area is a range of early transportation from the first covered wagon to come to Lake County, the 1920 Oldsmobile driven by the Smith Family, to a 1959 Hennery Kilowatt. One of about 120 of these cars made.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

John C. Green Art Gallery

A lifelong resident of the Madison, South Dakota area, John C. Green has earned recognition in the art community through his faithful rendition of outdoor and scenic images that capture the spirit of his native state. He is an established artist with superb credentials. He recently celebrated his 30

Madison, SD Art Galleries


Smith-Zimmermann Heritage Museum

The collection at the Smith-Zimmerman Museum primarily reflects the ethnic groups who settled Lake County. Many artifacts in the Museum were brought with these early pioneers or purchased by them in the late 1800's and early 1900'

Madison, SD Museums

Depot Railroad Museum

The Depot Railroad Museum commemorates the early railway systems that helped to shape and fortify Madison.

Madison, SD Museums

Madison Country Club

The Madison Country Club is located just west of Madison near Prairie Village and Lake Herman. This course is an 18-hole regulation length semi-private golf course. It features 6,162 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71. The Madison Country Club golf course opened in 1946

Madison, SD Golf Courses

Things to do near Madison, SD

Dakota Discovery Museum

1300 E University Street PO Box 1071 Mitchell, SD 57301-1071 ...

Dakota Territorial Museum

Take a step back in time as you enter the Dakota Territorial Museum. The museum holds a large collection of rare memorabilia...

Historic Hyden House

405 Hyden Drive Alcester, SD 57001 ...