Wakonda in Clay County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Congregational Church of Star Corner
April 15, 2023
1. The Congregational Church of Star Corner Marker
In 1883, the Congregational Church of Star Corner was organized in the James Montgomery home located near the intersection of 456 Avenue and 301 Street, northeast of Wakonda. With the coming of the railroad in 1884, they moved to Wakonda serving the community for 125 years, closing in 2009.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 43° 0.558′ N, 97° 6.294′ 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. Ophir Lodge Memorial (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 (approx. 9.3 miles away); Vangen Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church (approx. 9.9 miles away); Dalesburg School / Dalesburg Village (approx. 10.4 miles away); Southeast South Dakota Experiment Farm (approx. 10.4 miles away); Hub City (approx. 10.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wakonda.
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April 15, 2023
2. The Congregational Church of Star Corner Marker
April 15, 2023
3. Congregational Church Bell
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