Blunt, South Dakota is home to the 100 Meridian Historical Marker, which holds significant historical importance in the Western economy. For two generations, insurance companies and lending agencies refused to lend any money west of this line due to its designation as the "East Edge of the Great American Desert." However, today, more than a quarter of America's new animal wealth is produced in this misnamed desert, proving the unrealistic loan policy wrong. Erected in 1955, this marker serves as a reminder of South Dakota's past struggles with farm loans and its successful repayment of debts, making the 100th Meridian a distant memory. Located in Hughes County, Blunt, South Dakota, the 100 Meridian Historical Marker stands as a testament to the shifting perceptions of the American Midwest. Historically, this meridian held great significance as insurance companies and lending agencies refused to provide loans west of this line, believing it to be the edge of the Great American Desert. However, today, this misnamed desert is a thriving hub of animal wealth production, disproving the geographically limited loan policy. Erected in 1955, this marker serves as a reminder of South Dakota's past struggles with farm loans and its ability to pay off all debts, rendering the 100th Meridian a mere memory.
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