Wessington Springs in Jerauld County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Governor Vessey - Father of Mother's Day
August 29, 2021
1. Governor Vessey - Father of Mother's Day Marker
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Governor Vessey - Father of Mother's Day. . Wessington Springs is home to our state's 7th Governor who served from 1909-1913. He came to Jerauld County as one of the early pioneers, starting in the sheep business before entering banking and real estate. Robert and Florence Vessey built their home on College Avenue in 1906-1907 and today the home is still an historic landmark on the National Register. Perhaps you could call Robert Vessey the "father of Mother's Day". While Governor of SD he was the first to proclaim the observance in 1909. The following year the state of Virginia issued the proclamation and soon after other states followed suit. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed it a national observance in 1913.
Wessington Springs is home to our state's 7th Governor who served from 1909-1913. He came to Jerauld County as one of the early pioneers, starting in the sheep business before entering banking and real estate. Robert & Florence Vessey built their home on College Avenue in 1906-1907 and today the home is still an historic landmark on the National Register. Perhaps you could call Robert Vessey the "father of Mother's Day". While Governor of SD he was the first to proclaim the observance in 1909. The following year the state of Virginia issued the proclamation and soon after other states followed suit. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed it a national observance in 1913.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 44° 4.506′ N, 98° 34.494′ W. Marker is in Wessington Springs, South Dakota, in Jerauld County. Marker is on State Highway 34, 0.1 miles north of 228 Street (State Highway 34), on the left when traveling east. Located at a roadside park overlook, just north of SD-34, in western Wessington Springs. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wessington Springs SD 57382, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Governor Vessey - Father of Mother's Day Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2021. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2021. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
