Bruce Rekstad to speak on History of Devil’s Gulch & Split Rock Park
Quite possibly one of the most famous things to happen in Garretson, South Dakota, was a meeting of the outlaw Jesse James and a ravine named Devil's Gulch. According to Garretson lore, Jesse evaded capture just outside of town by spurring his horse to leap the ravine -- a feat that everyone agrees is nearly impossible. However, locals claim the impossibility only makes its reality more wonderful.
On June 15 at 6:30 the Minnehaha County Historical Society (MCHS) will be hosting its annual Ice Cream/Pie Social at Split Rock Park in Garretson. The featured speaker will be Bruce Rekstad who will present The History of Devil’s Gulch and Split Rock Park. Bruce teaches Native American Studies at Washington High School in Sioux Falls.
Says MCHS Board President, Rick Lingberg, “The Garretson area is a history-rich part of Minnehaha County and Devil’s Gulch and Split Rock Park are a great location for our annual summer social.” Lingberg went on to add, “MCHS has nearly 250 historical markers throughout Minnehaha County, 4 or 5 alone in the Garretson area.”
Ice Cream, toppings and pie will be provided by MCHS. The Social is open to the public.
