Henderson in Sibley County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
John Other Day
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, July 30, 2013
1. John Other Day Marker
John Other Day
Noble Sioux Chieftain
who piloted 62 whites
to safety in the
Outbreak of 1862
"I commend him to the care of a just God and a liberal government" Maj. T. J. Galbraith.
Erected 1927 by Sibley Post No. 74 American Legion.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Wars, US Indian.
Location. 44° 31.689′ N, 93° 54.546′ W. Memorial is in Henderson, Minnesota, in Sibley County. It is on Main Street (State Highway 19) west of North 6th Street, on the right when traveling west. Memorial is located at the Henderson Community Building / Joseph R. Brown Minnesota River Center, the former 1879 Sibley County Courthouse. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 600 Main Street, Henderson MN 56044, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Southwest Minnesota and specifically in the Minnesota River Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once Ruperts Land, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Meet Joseph R. Brown (within shouting distance of this marker); A place of big plans and broken dreams... (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph R. Brown Minnesota River Center (within shouting distance of this marker); August F. Poehler House (about 300 feet
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Also see . . .
1. Anpetutokeca (John Other Day). The U.S. - Dakota War of 1862. "Anpetutokeca, also known as John Other Day, was born in about 1819 in present-day Nicollet County. He was a leader of a small band of Wahpeton Dakota farmers living on the reservation near the Upper Agency with his wife, Roseanne." (Submitted on August 27, 2013.)
2. John Other Day. The Sioux Uprising of 1862. "Congress rewarded Other Day for his efforts in rescuing the 62 people from New Ulm. He was given $2,500 for his efforts. The reward was actually supposed to be $10,000, but Congress amended it to be the lesser amount. Although the country considered what he did a heroic act, the Sioux did not see his act the same way..." (Submitted on August 27, 2013.)
3. John Other Day. Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on August 27, 2013.)
Additional keywords. Anpetu-Tokeka;
via Minnesota Historical Society, unknown
2. Anpetutokeca (John Other Day)
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, July 30, 2013
3. John Other Day Marker
Photographed by K. Linzmeier, July 30, 2013
4. John Other Day Marker
Joseph R. Brown Minnesota River Center
Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,038 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 27, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on February 28, 2026, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on August 27, 2013, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
