Yankton in Yankton County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Yankton Stockade Site
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1. The Yankton Stockade Site Marker
The Yankton Stockade
in which the people of the
surrounding country took refuge
during the Sioux Outbreak of 1862
Erected 1917 by Daniel Newcomb Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. (Marker Number 303.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the South Dakota State Historical Society Markers series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 42° 52.183′ N, 97° 23.805′ W. Marker is in Yankton, South Dakota, in Yankton County. Marker is at the intersection of West 3rd Street and Broadway Avenue (U.S. 81), on the right when traveling east on West 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 321 W 3rd St, Yankton SD 57078, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Courthouse Memorial (a few steps from this marker); First Dakota National Bank of Yankton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); East Wall Yankton Stockade (about 400 feet away); North Wall Yankton Stockade (about 500 feet
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Also see . . . Wikipedia article on the Dakota War of 1862. (Submitted on August 2, 2021, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
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2. The Yankton Stockade Site Marker
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3. Nearby Company A Dakota Militia Roster Marker
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4. Nearby Company A Dakota Militia Roster Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2021. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 1, 2021. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
