Teter Rock, Stone monument near Teterville, US.
Teter Rock is a 16-foot stone slab positioned on a hilltop in Greenwood County. The structure was created to mark the location where settlers once relied on a natural rock pile for guidance.
James Teter built the original rock formation in the 1870s to help settlers find the Cottonwood River as they moved westward. This landmark became an important way to navigate the unfamiliar landscape.
The monument reflects how early settlers marked the landscape to help each other navigate unfamiliar terrain. It shows the relationship between people and the land during the period of westward movement.
The site can be reached by taking a rural path that branches off to the south from the surrounding area. Visitors should be prepared for open countryside and the fact that the route crosses private land.
The stone sits on a rise that offers wide views across the flat prairie, which explains why this location worked so well as a landmark. From this vantage point, travelers could see the landscape for great distances.
Location: Greenwood County
GPS coordinates: 38.02958,-96.42359
Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:20
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