Historical Markers and War Memorials in Wakonda, South Dakota
Vermillion is the county seat for Clay County
Wakonda is in Clay County
Clay County(44) ► ADJACENT TO CLAY COUNTY Lincoln County(26) ► Turner County(7) ► Union County(30) ► Yankton County(33) ► Cedar County, Nebraska(7) ► Dixon County, Nebraska(5) ►
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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 . . . — — Map (db m222170) HM
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 . . . — — Map (db m222171) HM
This memorial is dedicated to the men and women of the armed forces who performed their patriotic duty so we can enjoy the freedoms of democracy
Dedicated Memorial Day, 1995 by Wakonda Community
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Aaen Edward WW II ·
Abild . . . — — Map (db m222164) WM
