Watertown in Codington County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Arthur Calvin Mellette
Governor
Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, November 19, 2020
1. Arthur Calvin Mellette Marker
This Marks the Site of Home
of
Governor
Arthur Calvin Mellette
Tenth and Last Governor of Dakota Territory
and First State Governor of South Dakota 1885 - 1893
Erected by Thirty-Ninth Star Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 44° 54.422′ N, 97° 7.304′ W. Marker is in Watertown, South Dakota, in Codington County. Marker is at the intersection of 5th Avenue North West and Skyline Drive on 5th Avenue North West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 412 5th Avenue North West, Watertown SD 57201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mellette House (within shouting distance of this marker); Mellette Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fire and Rescue (approx. 0.4 miles away); Minneapolis and St. Louis Depot (approx. half a mile away); Old M. & St. L. Depot Museum (approx. half a mile away); Warehouse (approx. half a mile away); Office Building
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Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, November 19, 2020
2. Arthur Calvin Mellette Marker
Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, November 19, 2020
3. Arthur Calvin Mellette House
Credits. This page was last revised on April 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2021, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 1, 2021, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
