Watertown in Codington County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Town Clock History
1887 – 1987
Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, November 19, 2020
1. Town Clock History Marker
This tower was constructed in 1987 to house the old town clock. The city purchased the clock from Dakota Loan and Trust Co in 1887 for $1,000. The clock was moved to a tower on top of city hall in 1889. The old City Hall was demolished in 1965 and the clock sold.
In 1987 mayor Herb Jenson began the search for the clock. It was discovered at the Gem College, Quincy, Ill., and purchased for $1,000. This tower was constructed from major contributions and pledges of $35 per person. The total cost was $80,000. This was a South Dakota Centennial Project.
Watertown, South Dakota – – City on the Go!
Herb B. Jenson
Mayor
1987
Erected 1987 by City of Watertown. (Marker Number 635.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the South Dakota State Historical Society Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 44° 53.399′ N, 97° 6.855′ W. Marker is in Watertown, South Dakota, in Codington County. Marker is on 9th Avenue Southeast (U.S. 212) 0.2 miles west of 5th Street Southeast (U.S. 81), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Watertown (approx. half a mile away); Dedicated to Freeman Thayer Post Number 59 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Codington County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Codington County Courthouse (approx. 0.6 miles away); Company H. Monument (approx. 0.6 miles away); 34th Signal Company Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Codington County Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Post Office & Auditorium (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Watertown.
Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, November 19, 2020
2. Town Clock History Marker
Photographed By Ruth VanSteenwyk, November 19, 2020
3. Town Clock Tower
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 1, 2021, by Ruth VanSteenwyk of Aberdeen, South Dakota. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 25 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.
