De Smet in Kingsbury County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Clancy's Store
A census of 1880 does not mention Mr. Clancy. It shows instead a Mr. Clayson, and his occupation was a storekeeper. Listed below on the census was his wife, children and mother-in-law, Mrs. White! Laura had changed his name.
Located where De Smet Farm Mutual Insurance is today was Munger's Cafe, Lorane's Cafe, Lou's Hatchery, barber and beauty-shop and a bakery.
Laura wasn't so sure she wanted to work in town among strangers. She preferred being at home with Ma and her sisters, but if she worked she would be able to earn enough money to allow Mary to go to college.
Laura's first job in town was as a seamstress in Mr. Clancy's store. Mr. Clancy was one of the new merchants in town and to help him with the store, he had brought his mother-in-law, Mrs. White, along. They hired Laura to do the hand-sewing that a machine couldn't do, such as button holes. Laura worked for twenty-five cents a day, six days a week, all summer long.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 44° 23.189′ N, 97° 32.935′ W. Marker is in De Smet, South Dakota, in Kingsbury County. Marker is on Calumet Avenue Southeast north of 2nd Street Southeast, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120 Calumet Ave SE, De Smet SD 57231, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Waters Land & Loan Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Couse Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Bradley Drugstore (within shouting distance of this marker); The Loftus Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Power Tailor Shop (about 300 feet away); Owen Shoe Shop (about 400 feet away); Kingsbury County Bank (about 500 feet away); John Owen's Law Office (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in De Smet.
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