The hills are alive with history.
The hills are alive with history.
The Best Kept Secret in South Dakota
....scroll down to find out why.
HISTORY
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National Geographic wildlife photo journalist, Joe Riis shares his story of persistence, risk, and the Bijou Hills of central South Dakota.
Briefs in History from 1907 - 1937
Briefs in History from 1907 - 1937
Some briefs in history from 1907 - 1937
Surat Lineage - compiled by Carol (Surat) Smith
Carol (Surat) Smith researched the Surat lineage for several years. Here are her complete notes, interviews and images that pieced together the Surat family history. She completed this project in 1984, before the conveniences of the digital world, and all of her work was done manually.
Pictured: Front: Alvin and Ruth Surat
Back: Carol (Surat) Smith, Wayne Surat, Carmen (Surat) Arrowood and Karen (Surat) Taylor
A Tribute to Ruth Surat - by Lynn Tjeerdsma
A Tribute to Ruth Surat - by Lynn Tjeerdsma
Lynn Tjeerdsma, a fellow Bijou Hills resident and friend, wrote this article about Ruth Surat when she turned 97 years old in 2012. The Tjeersdsma family owned a dairy farm about a mile south of Bijou Hills.
Lynn is currently refurbishing the place.
