Downtown in Sioux Falls in Minnehaha County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Hattie C. Phillips
1841 – 1933
February 6, 2022
1. Hattie C. Phillips Marker
Dr. Josiah L. Phillips brought his wife Hattie to abandoned Fort Dakota in 1870, where they lived in the officers quarters until moving into their first home in 1873 near this site. As one of only seven white women, Mrs. Phillips immediately began her benevolent and charitable work.
After the death of her husband in 1882, Hattie C. Phillips raised a family of seven children and managed a large amount of property. Her leadership in establishing the first "Pioneer Union Sunday School," the first church services, "Charity Committee," "Women's Benevolent Association," history club, WCTU, Children's Home Society and YMCA, exemplified the courage, spirit and determination of the pioneer women of Sioux Falls.
Sioux Falls Bicentennial Commission
June, 1976
Erected 1976 by Women's Division – Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce and Sioux Falls Bicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Forts and Castles
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Location. 43° 32.769′ N, 96° 43.619′ W. Marker is in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, in Minnehaha County. It is in Downtown. Marker is at the intersection of South Phillips Avenue and West 10th Street (State Highway 42), on the right when traveling south on South Phillips Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 121 S Phillips Ave, Sioux Falls SD 57104, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Tasunke-Ota (a few steps from this marker); Site of First Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Horse-Drawn Streetcars (within shouting distance of this marker); Phillips Avenue Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker); Radio Station KSOO (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The First National Bank in Sioux Falls (about 400 feet away); Radio Station WFAT (about 400 feet away); The "Squatter" Government at Sioux Falls City (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sioux Falls.
February 6, 2022
2. Hattie C. Phillips Marker
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