Our "Stone Johnny" erected at Deer Draw near Castello Point. Our family had been planting trees and we took a little break to build a reminder of our efforts. Each time we see that Stone Johnny, we are reminded of a special family event.
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Across the Plains and into the Intermountain northwest... they are called Stone Johnnys, as well. Landmarks to help early day sheepherders and settlers to show boundaries and other locations of importance. They can be found in various locations in South Dakota and across the five state region (South Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota and Nebraska)
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We read in the Old Testament of God asking leaders like Joshua to set up "memorials" ... reminders of special events as stated in Joshua 4:6-7… “that this may be a sign among you when your children ask in time to come, saying, ‘What do these stones mean to you?’ Then you shall answer them that the waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD; when it crossed over the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off. And these stones shall be for a memorial to the children of Israel forever.”
