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Commission approves donated metal sign to replace crumbling Civil War corner markers at Riverside Cemetery
Summary
Resident Darlene Lee told the Richland County Board that four Civil War corner markers at Riverside Cemetery are deteriorating and cannot be repaired; the board voted unanimously to remove the markers and accept a donated prefabricated metal sign from Valley Fabrication.
The Richland County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 5 unanimously approved removing four deteriorating Civil War corner markers at Riverside Cemetery in Wahpeton and replacing them with a prefabricated metal sign donated by Valley Fabrication.
Resident Darlene Lee told the board the corner markers are breaking down and cannot be repaired; she distributed a photo of the proposed metal sign. Valley Fabrication offered to fabricate, prime, paint and install the sign at no cost to the county. Commissioner Terry Goerger moved to approve the replacement plan; Commissioner Perry Miller seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous.
The approved action authorizes removal of the existing corner markers and placement of the donated metal sign; the board did not specify a budget allocation for the work because the fabrication and installation will be provided at no cost. The move preserves recognition of Civil War veterans at Riverside Cemetery while avoiding county expenditure for fabrication or installation.
The board’s approval followed public comment and completes the county’s action on this specific cemetery request during the meeting.
