House Foundation Ruins

Description

Stonecutter John Elm "After arriving in Dakota Territory, John Elm, of Swedish stock, met and in 1887 married Dina Mathison, a Norwegian immigrant. The couple lived in East Sioux Falls, a company town. A quarry company owned the entire town site, including the Elm home, and surrounding land, all with the underlying deposits of Sioux quartzite. John was a stonecutter, a dangerous trade that required strength, precision, and a sixty-hour work week." *Partially quoted from historic marker plaque by the ruins.* This ruin is number one on the map photo linked here: https://flic.kr/p/2k3XtPn