Langdeau Site
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Langdeau Site is an archaeological site
in Lyman County, South Dakota
, near Lower Brule, South Dakota
. It was declared a National Historic Landmark
in 1964.
At the time of the designation in 1964, it was stated:
Archaeological site
An archaeological site is a place in which evidence of past activity is preserved , and which has been, or may be, investigated using the discipline of archaeology and represents a part of the archaeological record.Beyond this, the definition and geographical extent of a 'site' can vary widely,...
in Lyman County, South Dakota
Lyman County, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,895 people, 1,400 households, and 1,009 families residing in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile . There were 1,636 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile...
, near Lower Brule, South Dakota
Lower Brule, South Dakota
Lower Brule is a census-designated place in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 613 at the 2010 census. This community is located within the Lower Brule Indian Reservation.-Geography:...
. It was declared a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 1964.
At the time of the designation in 1964, it was stated: