Jefferson in Union County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Twelve Mile House
January 8, 2022
1. Twelve Mile House Marker
Was a road house twelve miles from Sioux City run by Desiree Chausee. It was a log building right here. It was also the site of Willow's Post Office. Postmasters were William Mathers, 19 August 1861; Desire Chausee in 1864; Charles Heath in 1865 and finally became Adelescat, Joseph Dupins, P. M. November 19, 1869. In its day quite a famous stopping point for stages, ox teams and travelers.Erected 1966 by Calanthe LaBreche and State Highway Commission. (Marker Number 398.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the South Dakota State Historical Society Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 19, 1861.
Location. 42° 35.943′ N, 96° 33.315′ W. Marker is in Jefferson, South Dakota, in Union County. Marker is on State Highway 105, 0.1 miles south of First Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Jefferson SD 57038, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Postmasters Jefferson (approx. 0.3 miles away); Grasshopper Cross (approx. 0.4 miles away);
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2. Twelve Mile House Marker, from the northwest
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3. Twelve Mile House & Marker
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4. Twelve Mile House
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