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In 1880, Tracy was established with a population count of 322. Horses, oxen and pure human energy powered the growth of both city and countryside.

 

After a disastrous fire in 1891, a new Tracy welcomed the steam engine and the horseless carriage, which pushed and pulled this community into the new century.

 

In 1977, a small group of citizens embarked on the long and often frustrating task of erecting a memorial to those hardy pioneers who stayed with this, often wild land. The purpose was to collect wheels from all facets of their lives, agricultural, railroad and automotive...plus all the little wheels, which helped this country grow and prosper. The Wheels Across the Prairie Museum opened its doors on June 1, 1985, to share the story with visitors.​

Now you can visit the Amiret Post Office, check out our Car Barn with antique tractors and vintage automobiles. View the power of nature and the horror of the 1968 tornado in pictures. Stop and examine the machinery used by farmers in the early 1900's.

 

Our village continues to grow...we've added the Murray County School House (District 91), an 1897 train depot from Volga, SD, the Sundquist summer kitchen,  the Springdale-Imker blacksmith shop, and St. Mark's Church.

Exhibits

As villages grew in the late 1800's, our `village' has also grown. The Wheels Across the Prairie's buildings are real. The school house is furnished with genuine artifacts, the barber shop, summer kitchen and the post office are authentic. 

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Events

Check out our latest events happening at the Wheels Across the Prairie Heritage Center!

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Membership

Membership allows you to visit the museum when it is open along with receiving two newsletters a year. View our Membership Rates to help preserve Tracy and the surrounding area's history! 

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Donate

View our project list and consider donating to support preserving Tracy and the surrounding area's history!

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Aerial View

Newsletters

Latest Project

Section House Work

9.17.24: Lots happening at the Wheels! Work started on the outside of the section house, upgraded electrical work, city water and a new septic tank installed, and later this week the log cabin will have a new roof.

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