Wakonda in Clay County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Ophir Lodge Memorial
April 15, 2023
1. Ophir Lodge Memorial Marker
The NE 1/4 Sect. 33-95-53 was homesteaded by James R. Madara in 1873. Townsite of Wakonda was acquired by Western Town Lot Company in 1885. In 1902 school district #28, Clay County purchased lots 13 and 14, block 4 to erect a school.
The school remained here until 1923. It was vacant until transferred to Ophir Lodge #193 AF & AM on May 19, 1945 by Wakonda Consolidated School District #1. The building was remodeled and occupied by IOOF Lodge #155 until 1967 and Ophir Lodge #193 until 1986. The property went to The St. Patrick Church and the building was demolished in 1986. Gingrich Dixon Post #13, American Legion acquired the property in 1996.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.
Location. 43° 0.561′ N, 97° 6.288′ W. Marker is in Wakonda, South Dakota, in Clay County. Marker is on 2nd Street west of Iowa Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Wakonda SD 57073, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Congregational Church of Star Corner (a few steps from this marker); Wakonda Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Irene Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.8 miles away); Post Vermillion Or Dickson's Post
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2. Ophir Lodge Memorial
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3. Ophir Lodge Memorial
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4. Wakonda Lodge WWI Memorial Plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 5, 2023. This page has been viewed 51 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 5, 2023.
