Near Frederick in Brown County, South Dakota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

In Memory of the Finnish Pioneers

1882 — 1955

September 17, 2022

1. In Memory of the Finnish Pioneers Marker (south side, top)

Inscription.

In Memory of the Finnish Pioneers. 1882 — 1955. (south side) Finnish Pioneer Settlers of Other Savo Area Twps. in Territory qf Dakota. 1882–1886. Names of Finnish pioneers. Ada Twp. 129 Range 61. Wm. Pöykkö N.W.14. Markku Rusko S.E.22. Michael Hokana S.W.22 – Jacob Maunu N.W.27. Matt Johnson N.E.27. Paavo Jurmu S.W.27. Maunu Rusko S.E.27. Herman Bossu, N.E.28. Thomas Pöykkö, S.E.28. – Herman Nikkilä S.W.30. Charles Daniels S.E. 30. John Martinson N.W. 31. Fred Fredrickson N.E. 31. John Laho N.W. 31. Johan Pesonen S.E. 31. – Herman Liimatta, S.W.32. Peter Liimatta, S.E.32. Abram Josephson N.W.33. Thomas Kyllönen N.E.33. Matt Parviainen S.W.33. – Matt Tomperi S.E.33. John Saari, N.W.34. Topias Anderson, N.E.34. Mikko Sarkkinen, S.W.34. Wm. Sakrisson, S.E.34., Names of Finnish pioneers. Liberty Twp. 128 Range 62. Christian Koskiniemi, N.E.4. Paul Wiitala, N.W.4. Andrew Himanga, S.W.4. – Abraham J. Wilmola, N.E.5. John Forster, S.E.5. Salomon Kangas, N.E.6. Matti Jokela, N.W.6. Mikko Kanga, S.E.6. Jacob Mikkela N.E.7. – A. Hanuala S.E.7. Paul Ritola, N.E.8. Henry Eskola N.W.8. Jacob Wilmola, S.E.8. Johan Kangas, N.W.9. Paul Wiitala N.E.12 <P.> Liberty 128–61 Jacob Natus, N.W.7 Names of Finnish pioneers. West Portage Twp. 128 Range 61. John A. Pietila N.W.2. <P.> Fred E. Holmstrom N.E.3. Jerry Erickson, N.½ N.W.3 <T.>. – William Wattula, S.½ N.W.3 <T.> Simon Wuolu S.W.3. Henry S. Wanttaja, N.½ S.W.2 and N.½ S.E.3 Matt Buro S.½ S.W.2 and S.½ S.E.3. Lars Moilanen, S.½ S.E.9. – Sakari Wanttaja N.E.10 and NW10 <T.> S. Karjala S.W.11., Names of Finnish pioneers. Lovell Twp. 129 Range 60 Jack Buro, E.½ N.W.25. Jerry Erickson, N.E.26. Wm. Wattula, S.E.26. – John J. Korpua N.E.35., Names of Finnish pioneer. Palmyra Twp. 128 Range 65 Matt Erickson, N.W.33. Erick Wuollet S.W.33., Names of Finnish pioneers. Osceola Twp. 128, Range 64. Petter Jurwa N.E.25. John Nixon S.E.25, Names of Finnish pionees. Richland Twp. 127 Range 63. John Suvanto N.W.1 Reguel Backman, ¼ N.E.¼ N.W.¼ S.W.¼ S.E.2 <H.> N.E.½ 2 <T.> Henry Bay N.E.¼ N.W.½ S.W.¼ Kristian Koskiniemi N.E.4 Charle Anderson N.E.5 <P.> Henry Thompson N.W.5 <P.>, After 1886 finnish peope which are now deceased or have moved away came here and bought or inherited land. in the followin twps. Brown County, Savo Twp. A. Jacobson S.W.3 J. Raisanen N.E.9 J. Groop, S.E.6 H. Marttila N.E.7 J. Alatalo, N.W.13 E. Lippo S.W.8. P. F. and A. Lippo, Bros. N.E.18 M. Lippo, N.E.8 A. jr. Lippo, 18 F. Kotila, S.W.22 E. Luttio, N.W.21 F. Koskela, N.W.30 A. Polo, N.W.30 J. Polo S.E.29 S. Waist N.E.10 H. A. and E. Kriksman, S.E.28. W. Ylitalo, N.W.11. A. L. Hukari NW15 A. Pesio, N.W.11. V. Maki, N.W.30. Richland Twp. H. Heis N.W.1 F. H. Geranen N.W.3. M. A. Marttila S.E.3 O. Kotila, N.W.14 E. Niva N.W.13 S. Rauma N.W.13 O. Nygard N.W.13. J. Jarvi, S.W.14 H. N. Martilla S.E.23 J. Laurila, S.W.23 Greenfield Twp. 127–62 M. Himanga S.E.8 V.A. Maunu, N.W.16 Abram Kero, N.E.17 A. Kesti N.W.31 Liberty Twp. A. Wiitala S.E.3 A.W. Wiitala S.E.3 J. Koskela S.E.4 Osceola Twp. Jonas Groop and son Edward S.W.13 F.K. Hukari and son, Herman S.W.12 Portemma Twp. Art. Buro, N.W.23. Uno Korpua, S.W.12. Ada Twp. E. Liimatta, S.W.32. Herman Liimatta, S.W.32. C. W. Hokana, N.E.33. Frederck Twp. J G Gustafson, N.E.10. Lovell Twp. Henry Visto, N.E.27. Vanmeter Twp Oscar Billey, S.E.15., (east side) Pioneer Settlers Savo Township Territory of Dakota 1882 – 1886. H. Hqmestead T. Treeclaim P. Preemption, First township board. Supervisors. Solomon West. John Aronson. Jacob Kotila. Clerk. Wm. Gabrielson. Treasure Saul Waist. Assessor – Fred Fall. Justice of the peace. Abraham Peldo. Frederick Spiess. Overseer of highway Wm. Isaacson. Constabls. Chas. Anderson. Paul Gerainen, 1 : (NW) Matti Jokela H. · (NE) Henrik Henrikson H. · (SW) Frederick Spiess T. Aniti Waisanen H. · (SE) Matti Jakola H., 2 : (NW) Lewis Gola H. · (NE) Andro Parve H. · (SW) Isakki Hirvaskari H. · (SE) I. W. Gardner, 3 : (NW) E. N. VanCamp H. · (NE) Christian Isaacs H. · (SW) John Jolma H. · (NE) Matti Hanhela H. A.L.C.H., 4 : (NW) S. S. Dickinson H. · (NE) I. Y. Morrison P. · (SW) J. S. Dickinson · (SE) George Holmes H., 5 : (NW) Gorge P. Jones · (NE) H. I. Jones · (SW) O.H.P. Olds · (SE) N. Russell T., 6 : (NW) A L Ressqute · (NE) Gorge P. Jones · (SW) C. C. Holland · (SE) D. R. Marker T., 7 : (NW) John Pesehle H. · (NE) John Frasa H.. · (SW) J. W. Exam T. · (SE) John Kesti H., 8 : (NW) A. Pomeroy · (NE) Carl Isaacson T. · (SW) John Parkkari H. · (SE) John Sere P., 9 : (NW) P. Mensch · (NE) A. Whitacre T. · (SW) Peter Johanson H. · (SE) F. Frizzle H., 10 : (NW) Chas. W. Underhill P. · (NE) E. R. Winship · (SW) Lauri Luttio T. · (SE) Gustaf Iljana H., 11 : (NW) Saul Waisanen H. · (NE) H. Schauer · (SW) Isaac Duomas T. · (SE) Joseph J. Williams H., 12 : (NW) Herman Boss H. · (NE) Abram West H. · (SW) Frederick Spiess H. · (SE) Solomon West T., 13 : (NW) Daniel Wagner H. · (NE) Solomon West H. · (SW) John Achen H. · (SE) Otto Wagner T., 14 : (NW) Agusi Duomas H. · (NE) Henry Herther H. · (SW) Wm. Gabrielson H. · (SE) Philip Herther T., 15 : (NW) Isac H. Mrs. I. P. · (NE) Pesija H. · (SW) Wm. Isaacson H. · (SE) John Aronson P., 16 : (NW) School · (NE) · (SW) · (SE) Section, 17 : (NW) Nels. P. Starkka H. · (NE) Jacob Braa H. · (SW) Wihela P. · (SE) Sakri Jampsa P., 18 : (NW) Abraham P. · (NE) Peldo H. · (SW) T. Webber H. · (SE) John H., 19 : (NW) Fred Fall P. · (NE) Chas. Anderson H · (SW) John Larsson H. · (SE) I. Paine, 20 : (NW) Jacob Annala H. · (NE) Jacob Hango H. · (SW) Jacob Hango P. · (SE) John Forsti Sr. H., 21 : (NW) Lauri Luttio H. · (NE) John Luttio H. · (SW) Sakri Hovila H. · (SE) L. M. DeForest H., 22 : (NW) T. C. Underhill · (NE) John Takkinen H. · (SW) N. C. Blanehard F.N.S.Hall · (SE) Henrik Nikkila H., 23 : (NW) John Aronson H. · (NE) Peter Tuoppala H. · (SW) John Imppola H. · (SE) John Homola P., 24 : (NW) John Pikkarainen P · (NE) Lars Larsson P · (SW) Peter Wetelanen P. · (SE) John J. Annala P., 25 : (NW) John Wirkunen H. · (NE) C. L. Blackman H. · (SW) J. C. Taskerud T. · (SE) J. C. Blackman H., 26 : (NW) John Kiljander H. · (NE) John Lunga H. · (SW) C. W. Abbey P. · (SE) A. Sjogrest T., 27 : (NW) F.E.L.church 1888 Aleksander Kriksman T. · (NE) Josef Pellikka H · (SW) Lenderman Young P. · (SE) K. A. Hukari H., 28 : (NW) Leander Wilson H. · (NE) John Sere H. · (SW) Matti Marttila H. · (SE) Frank Lind H., 29 : (NW) Matti Roman H. Abram Polo H. · (NE) John Forsti Jr. H. · (SW) Mark Rusko T. · (SE) Cem. Peter Pikkarainen H., 30 : (NW) Fred Fall H. · (NE) Michael Nixon H. · (SW) Matti Nixon H. · (SE) Fred Nixon H., 31 : (NW) Aleksander T. · (NE) Anderson H. · (SW) F. H. Spence · (SE) Jacob Kotila H., 32 : (NW) Jacob Kotila H. · (NE) Elisa Pikkarainen H. · (SW) Serri Blythe · (SE) Henry Thompson H., 33 : (NW) Erick Pikkarainen emissary 1881 P. · (NE) John Lingren P. · (SW) Paul P. · (SE) Geranen H., 34 : (NW) Lars Peterson H. · (NE) John K. Anderson H. · (SW) Alex Alexson H. · (SE) Hiskias Koski H., 35 : (NW) Abram H. · (NE) Rauma P. · (SW) Frank W. Schwelback P. · (SE) Henry Bay P., 36 : (NW) School · (NE) · (SW) · (SE) Section, (north side) The following Finnish people own and operate land in these Townships in the state of S. D. Brown County in the year 1955. Savo Twp. 128 N. Rge. 63 W.. John Telina and son August, N.E.1. A. K. Luoma, and son Bernard, N.W.3. Elvin Groop S.E.6. Julius Johnson, N.E.9. Arne Karjalainen, S.E.3. Chs. Raisanen and son Howard, N.W.12. Oscar West N.E.12. Maine Maunu N.W.11. Eino Raisanen S.W.10. Howerd Alatalo, N.E.13. Eino Visto, N.E.13. Ramond Alatalo, N.W.13. Wn. Nixon, and son Edwin, N.W.14. Edwin Groop S.W.14. Delbert Maunu N.E.17. John Erkkila, S.E.18. J. Wm. Luttio, and son Leon, N.W.21. Toivo and Chs. Nixon, S.W.21. Gust Bradke, N.E.21. Lauri Kotila S.W.22. Herman Pellicka, N.E.23. C. A. Nelson, N.W.24. Arnold Archie and Allan Anderson, N.E.25 Oscar S. Kotila S.W.25. J. A. Wiitala and son Leroye, N.W.28. Eino Karvonen, N.W.31. Helmi M. Marttila and Arnold Leo and John sons S.W.28. August J. Polo S.W.29. A. W. Karjalainen N.W.29. Alma Erkkica and sons Waino and Edwad N.E.31. Emil N. Maunu N.W.32 Andrew Koikkala S.E.31. Ludwig Maunu S.W.32. J. A. Peterson N.W.34. Oscar Hukari and son Raymond N.E.34. Arthur Bay S.W.35., Richland Twp. 127 N. Rge 63 W.. Frank W Heis and son Thomas N.W.1. Waino E. Reino E. and Stanley Geranen N.W.3. Edward B. Maunu, N.E.5. Einar K. Marklund, N.E.6. Matt Niva S.E.3. Arnold Niva, S.E.4. Mary Kotila, and son Edward, N.W.14. Eddie Geranen, N.W.21. Jacob Jarvi, S.W.14. Edwin W. Martilla, S.E.23. Servert Jarvi S.W.26. Willie Jarvi, S.W.14., Greenfield Twp. 127 N Rge. 62 W.. Toivo Erickson, N.E.5. George Fridolf and Albert, N.E.7. Andrew, John, Raymond, Himanga, S.E.8. Arne Kero N.E.17. John O. Nikunen, and son Eino, N.W.21. Alex Karvonen, and son Chas. S.E.29. Walter Sammuli, and sons Rudolph and Eugene, N.W.31. Liberty Twp. 128 N. Rge. 62 W.. Dale W. G. Wiitala S.E.3. Mary Youngmann, S.W.5. Artur Telin and son Jack, S.E.4. Preston Forster, S.E.5. Axel and Lewis Maunu, N.E.18. Benjamin West, N.W.22. Liberty Twp. 128 N. Rge. 61 W. Heino V. Rosendahl, N.W.7. Levi West, N.W.9. Paul Bradke, N.E.5. Hecla Twp. 128 N. Rge 61 W.. Walter Daniels, N.E.4. Edna N. West, N.W.9. Eli Buro, S.E.3. Osceola Twp 128 N. Rge. 64 W.. John A. Geranen, S.W.13. Matt W. Gustafson, and son Einard, N.W.20. Benjamin E. Pesio, S.E.24 Herman Groop and sons Werner and Eino H, N.E.35. Arthur J. Peldo, S.E.33. Mikkonen Bros. Lauri Alvar and Raymond, S.E.29. Sylvia Mikkonen, and son John, S.E.27. LuVern Kotila, S.W.28. Frederick Twp. 127 N. Rge. 64 W.. Sulo Laurilla, N.W.1. Edwin Gustafson, N.W.2. Helmi Gustafso and son Donald, N.E.10. Andrew Rahja and son Gilbert N.E.12. Ed. Peldo, and son Ervin, N.W.24. Henry Niva, S.W.12. Finnish people 1955 in Dickey County Townsips in N.D. Van Meter Twp 129–62. Harold Billey S.E.15. Marshall Hokana S.E.29. Joe. Martinsin, S.E.29. Albert Wanttie, N.E.26. Hilda Salstrom, N.E.36. Nestor Halonen, S.W.36. Ada Twp. 129–61. Art. M. Hokana, S.E.21. Emil Hokana. N.E.34. Wm. E. Hokana, N.W.34. Hilda and Rex. Hokana N.E.33. Richard Holmes. N.W.35. Wm. Koskela, S.E.35. Peter and Emil Kyllonen, N.E.30. Wayne Lematta, S.W.29. Fred Luoma, S.W.32. Walter Martinson, N.W.31. Ida and Elmer Paso. S.W.19. Allen Weitala, S.W.34. Edwin Weitala, N.E.27. Frank Youley, S.E.10. Isaac Jylli, N.W.14. Port Emma Twp. 129–60.. Ray Daniels, S.W.34. C. W. Holmes, S.E.8. Eino A Visto. John Visto. S.E.15. Lovell Twp. 129–59&60.. Twp. 129–60. Kaisa Buron. N.W.23. Arne Hoikkala, N.W.29. Alex Maki. N.W.35. LeRoy Staudinger. S.W.26. Hilja Wattula. S.E.26. Arvid Anderson. N.E.10. Twp. 129–59. Frank Luoma. S.W.4. Werner and Alex Visto. N.E.27. Ernest and Ralph. West. N.E.34. Elsa Wuolu. S.W.30. Twp. 130–59. Willard R. Hokana. N.W.30., (west side) Finnish communities of Savo and surrounding areas founded in 1881 by Erick Pikkarainen and Kustaa Frederick Bergstadius, agents of the Chicago Milwaukee Ry. Co. at the request of C. H. Prior, president of the company., Cultural Activities. 1884 Savo Township 128 range 63 organized 24th day of April. Meeting held at Abraham Peldo house N.E.¼ sec. 18. 1884 Savo Evangelical Lutheran Congregation organized Dec. 31. First pastor J. W. Lähde to 1888 H. Sarwela 1889–1890 1886 Apostolic Lutheran Congregation organized C. Daniels. ch. A. Tuomas. sec. H. Nikkila. treas. Wm. Gabrilson. layman served the congregation. 1884 Savq Apostolic Lutheran Church built on section 3. S.E.¼ N.P. Starkka. S. West. W. Isaacson. J. Martinson. P. Wetelainen. A. Peldo 1887 James River Apostolic Lutheran church built M. Buro. J. Korpua. J. Erickson. W. Wattula. S. Wuolu. L. Moilanen. S. and H. Wanttaja. E. Holmstrom 1887 "Savotar" Temperance society organized by Charls Jurva. The society had twelve charter members - nine men and three women. 1888 Savo Evangelical Lutheran church built on N.W.¼ section 27 N.W. corner. A. Kriksman donated land. donation work by the members M. Jokela - foreman 1890 E. L. C. Parsonage built on north line S.W.¼. section 27. Lot donated by Lars Peterson and Matti Marttila. built by members Alex. Hukarior. foreman 1893 Savo public library organized. Matt Käkelä. Alex Hukari. Alexon. K. A. Hukari. John Forsiy, and Lars Peterson. 1898 Savo Community Band organized. Nestor Rauma. John Boussu_ John Nixon. John Forsty. Fred Geränen, Newell Ressigue. F. F. Marttila. Jacob Pellikka. Sakri Pellikka. Fred Kotila. Matti Hovila. Chas. Kesti. It was directed by August Marttila. 1898 Savo Hall Association was formed. J. Forsty, H. Hukari, F. F. Marttila, K. A. Hukari, M. A. Martilla, H. Thompssn, P. Geranen. 1901 Savo Finnish Creamery organized March 6th. charter membrs K. A. Hukari. Herman Hokari. Herman Boss. Location section 14 N.E.¼ N.E. corner 1903 "Prairie Rose" Temperance society organized. Matt Hovila. J. W. Anderson, John Aronson, Emeil Niva, John Takkinen, and Jacob Peterson. 1899 Savo Hall was built on the southwest corner of section 22, Savo Township. Jacob Erkkila was foreman. Alex Kriksman and Sam Samuelson. 1917 Savo Hall New addition was built. John Peterson was the foreman. Sulo Rauma, Fred Kotila, Matti Harju, John Pȧivȧrinta, and Nestor Rauma. 1885 Savo Evan. Luth. Church Incorporated. P. Pikkarainen. J. J. Luttio. P. Geränen. H. Thompson. J. Hango. 1887 Savo Evan. Luth. cemetery dedicated. Plot purchased by Savo Evan. Luth. congregation from P. Pikkarainen at the sum. 100.00 1884 Savo Apostolic Luth. cemetery first burial plot earned by congregation breking 50 acres of sod payment for cemetery and church lot to M. Hanhela 1890 Savo Evan. Luth. church dedicated by J. K. Nikander, Henricson and Matti Marttila.) (A. Kriksonman and J. Lingeen. 1890 Savo E.L.C. Joins Suomi Synod Signtory. P. Pikkarainen, S. Hovila, A. Hukari, K. A. Hukari, J. Lutii, P. Geranen, H. Tompson. J. Hango. 1899 Savo Independent Lutheran Congregation was organized by K. A. Hukari, P. Geranen, M. A. Marttila, A. Kriksman, H. Tompson, and J. Forsty. ex int. 1913 Savo Evan. Luth. Church bell installed. Committee membes were Rev. Samuli H. Rönkä John Luttio and Jacob Peterson. 1921 Savo. Evan. Luth. Church destroyed by tornado July 2nd, 1992 New church was built by aid of congregation and P. J. Silberberger builder. 1923 S. E. L. Congregation re-incorprated. Excutors, F. F. Marttila, Fred Kotila, William Anderson, Abraham Kero, and Oscar Kotila Sr. 1909 Savo Ellendale Telephone Co. organized Pres., Emil Liimatta John Skoglund was sec. treasr., O. S. Noel Michael Hokana 1910 Savo Farmers Telephone Co organized Pres., Erick Erickson, K. A. Hukari Sec. Jacob Peterson, O. Luttio Treasr., E. Rouma, J. Groop, H. Martilla, and E. Niva. 1925 Savo community band organized. Became Frederick Savo band. Is now the Frederick community band. directed by Hemming Hautala, and Edward Heis. 1914 – Savo choir. Directed by Rev. Pekka Keranen Vihtori Koivumkai and Toivo Erickson. 1930–1948 Ada Finnish choir. Directed by Emil Hokana. 1952 Savo Finnish Historical Society organized . Charter members, John G. Peterson, Chr. Arne Kero, V. Chr. Helen Kotila, Secy , Emil Hokana, Treas. Matti Niva, Elsa K. Groop, Hilda Salstrom, Toivo Wattula, (Deceased) Ray Vuolu, and August Iljana., Assistance committee members Rev. W. G. Ruohomaki, Hilia Hokana, Mamie Marklund, Tyyne Peterson, Anna Martilla, Nina Conahan, and LeVon Bay. 1953 Apostolic Lutheran new church built. Dedicated 1954 by Pastors Andrew Michelson, David Rombeg and Geroge Wilson. 1953–1955 The Monument and plaques were designed and made by John G. Peterson with the aid of the Historical Society Members. 1955 June 24 Monument dedicated by J. G. Peterson, Rev. W. G. Ruohomaki, J. O. Campbell, E. Hokana and N. Glarum, Tyyne H. Peterson. "The Last Full Measure" Killed in action. Jalmer E. Weitala Navy 1943 Erland A. Nixon Army 1944 Edwin A. Hill Army 1944 Elmer W. Maunu Army 1944 Albert Maki Army 1944

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Finnish Pioneer Settlers of Other Savo Area Twps. in Territory qf Dakota. 1882–1886
Names of Finnish pioneers. Ada Twp. 129 Range 61. Wm. Pöykkö N.W.14. Markku Rusko S.E.22. Michael Hokana S.W.22 –
Jacob Maunu N.W.27. Matt Johnson N.E.27. Paavo Jurmu S.W.27. Maunu Rusko S.E.27. Herman Bossu, N.E.28. Thomas Pöykkö, S.E.28. –
Herman Nikkilä S.W.30. Charles Daniels S.E. 30. John Martinson N.W. 31. Fred Fredrickson N.E. 31. John Laho N.W. 31. Johan Pesonen S.E. 31. –
Herman Liimatta, S.W.32. Peter Liimatta, S.E.32. Abram Josephson N.W.33. Thomas Kyllönen N.E.33. Matt Parviainen S.W.33. –
Matt Tomperi S.E.33. John Saari, N.W.34. Topias Anderson, N.E.34. Mikko Sarkkinen, S.W.34. Wm. Sakrisson, S.E.34.

Names of Finnish pioneers. Liberty Twp. 128 Range 62. Christian Koskiniemi, N.E.4. Paul Wiitala, N.W.4. Andrew Himanga, S.W.4. –
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J. Wilmola, N.E.5. John Forster, S.E.5. Salomon Kangas, N.E.6. Matti Jokela, N.W.6. Mikko Kanga, S.E.6. Jacob Mikkela N.E.7. –
A. Hanuala S.E.7. Paul Ritola, N.E.8. Henry Eskola N.W.8. Jacob Wilmola, S.E.8. Johan Kangas, N.W.9. Paul Wiitala N.E.12 <P.>
Liberty 128–61 Jacob Natus, N.W.7
Names of Finnish pioneers. West Portage Twp. 128 Range 61. John A. Pietila N.W.2. <P.> Fred E. Holmstrom N.E.3. Jerry Erickson, N.½ N.W.3 <T.>. –
William Wattula, S.½ N.W.3 <T.> Simon Wuolu S.W.3. Henry S. Wanttaja, N.½ S.W.2 & N.½ S.E.3 Matt Buro S.½ S.W.2 & S.½ S.E.3. Lars Moilanen, S.½ S.E.9. –
Sakari Wanttaja N.E.10 & NW10 <T.> S. Karjala S.W.11.

Names of Finnish pioneers. Lovell Twp. 129 Range 60 Jack Buro, E.½ N.W.25. Jerry Erickson, N.E.26. Wm. Wattula, S.E.26. –
John J. Korpua N.E.35.

Names of Finnish pioneer. Palmyra Twp. 128 Range 65 Matt Erickson, N.W.33.

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Erick Wuollet S.W.33.

Names of Finnish pioneers. Osceola Twp. 128, Range 64. Petter Jurwa N.E.25. John Nixon S.E.25

Names of Finnish pionees. Richland Twp. 127 Range 63. John Suvanto N.W.1 Reguel Backman, ¼ N.E.¼ N.W.¼ S.W.¼ S.E.2 <H.> N.E.½ 2 <T.> Henry Bay N.E.¼ N.W.½ S.W.¼ Kristian Koskiniemi N.E.4 Charle Anderson N.E.5 <P.> Henry Thompson N.W.5 <P.>

After 1886 finnish peope which are now deceased or have moved away came here and bought or inherited land. in the followin twps.
Brown County, Savo Twp. A. Jacobson S.W.3 J. Raisanen N.E.9 J. Groop, S.E.6 H. Marttila N.E.7 J. Alatalo, N.W.13 E. Lippo S.W.8. P. F. & A. Lippo, Bros. N.E.18 M. Lippo, N.E.8 A. jr. Lippo, 18 F. Kotila, S.W.22 E. Luttio, N.W.21 F. Koskela, N.W.30 A. Polo, N.W.30 J. Polo S.E.29 S. Waist N.E.10 H. A. & E. Kriksman, S.E.28. W. Ylitalo, N.W.11. A. L. Hukari NW15 A. Pesio, N.W.11. V.

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Maki, N.W.30.
Richland Twp. H. Heis N.W.1 F. H. Geranen N.W.3. M. A. Marttila S.E.3 O. Kotila, N.W.14 E. Niva N.W.13 S. Rauma N.W.13 O. Nygard N.W.13. J. Jarvi, S.W.14 H. N. Martilla S.E.23 J. Laurila, S.W.23
Greenfield Twp. 127–62 M. Himanga S.E.8 V.A. Maunu, N.W.16 Abram Kero, N.E.17 A. Kesti N.W.31
Liberty Twp. A. Wiitala S.E.3 A.W. Wiitala S.E.3 J. Koskela S.E.4
Osceola Twp. Jonas Groop & son Edward S.W.13 F.K. Hukari & son, Herman S.W.12
Portemma Twp. Art. Buro, N.W.23. Uno Korpua, S.W.12.
Ada Twp. E. Liimatta, S.W.32. Herman Liimatta, S.W.32. C. W. Hokana, N.E.33.
Frederck Twp. J G Gustafson, N.E.10.
Lovell Twp. Henry Visto, N.E.27.
Vanmeter Twp Oscar Billey, S.E.15.

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Pioneer Settlers
Savo Township Territory of Dakota 1882 – 1886
H. Hqmestead
T. Treeclaim
P. Preemption

First township board. Supervisors. Solomon

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4. In Memory of the Finnish Pioneers Marker (north side)

West. John Aronson. Jacob Kotila. Clerk. Wm. Gabrielson. Treasure Saul Waist. Assessor –
Fred Fall. Justice of the peace. Abraham Peldo. Frederick Spiess. Overseer of highway Wm. Isaacson. Constabls. Chas. Anderson. Paul Gerainen

1 : (NW) Matti Jokela H. · (NE) Henrik Henrikson H. · (SW) Frederick Spiess T. Aniti Waisanen H. · (SE) Matti Jakola H.

2 : (NW) Lewis Gola H. · (NE) Andro Parve H. · (SW) Isakki Hirvaskari H. · (SE) I. W. Gardner

3 : (NW) E. N. VanCamp H. · (NE) Christian Isaacs H. · (SW) John Jolma H. · (NE) Matti Hanhela H. A.L.C.H.

4 : (NW) S. S. Dickinson H. · (NE) I. Y. Morrison P. · (SW) J. S. Dickinson · (SE) George Holmes H.

5 : (NW) Gorge P. Jones · (NE) H. I. Jones · (SW) O.H.P. Olds · (SE) N. Russell T.

6 : (NW) A L Ressqute · (NE) Gorge P. Jones · (SW) C. C. Holland · (SE) D. R. Marker T.

7 : (NW) John Pesehle H. · (NE) John Frasa H.. · (SW) J. W. Exam T. · (SE) John Kesti H.

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5. In Memory of the Finnish Pioneers Marker (west side)

: (NW) A. Pomeroy · (NE) Carl Isaacson T. · (SW) John Parkkari H. · (SE) John Sere P.

9 : (NW) P. Mensch · (NE) A. Whitacre T. · (SW) Peter Johanson H. · (SE) F. Frizzle H.

10 : (NW) Chas. W. Underhill P. · (NE) E. R. Winship · (SW) Lauri Luttio T. · (SE) Gustaf Iljana H.

11 : (NW) Saul Waisanen H. · (NE) H. Schauer · (SW) Isaac Duomas T. · (SE) Joseph J. Williams H.

12 : (NW) Herman Boss H. · (NE) Abram West H. · (SW) Frederick Spiess H. · (SE) Solomon West T.

13 : (NW) Daniel Wagner H. · (NE) Solomon West H. · (SW) John Achen H. · (SE) Otto Wagner T.

14 : (NW) Agusi Duomas H. · (NE) Henry Herther H. · (SW) Wm. Gabrielson H. · (SE) Philip Herther T.

15 : (NW) Isac H. Mrs. I. P. · (NE) Pesija H. · (SW) Wm. Isaacson H. · (SE) John Aronson P.

16 : (NW) School · (NE) · (SW) · (SE) Section

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6. In Memory of the Finnish Pioneers Monument

: (NW) Nels. P. Starkka H. · (NE) Jacob Braa H. · (SW) Wihela P. · (SE) Sakri Jampsa P.

18 : (NW) Abraham P. · (NE) Peldo H. · (SW) T. Webber H. · (SE) John H.

19 : (NW) Fred Fall P. · (NE) Chas. Anderson H · (SW) John Larsson H. · (SE) I. Paine

20 : (NW) Jacob Annala H. · (NE) Jacob Hango H. · (SW) Jacob Hango P. · (SE) John Forsti Sr. H.

21 : (NW) Lauri Luttio H. · (NE) John Luttio H. · (SW) Sakri Hovila H. · (SE) L. M. DeForest H.

22 : (NW) T. C. Underhill · (NE) John Takkinen H. · (SW) N. C. Blanehard F.N.S.Hall · (SE) Henrik Nikkila H.

23 : (NW) John Aronson H. · (NE) Peter Tuoppala H. · (SW) John Imppola H. · (SE) John Homola P.

24 : (NW) John Pikkarainen P · (NE) Lars Larsson P · (SW) Peter Wetelanen P. · (SE) John J. Annala P.

25 : (NW) John Wirkunen

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7. In Memory of the Finnish Pioneers Monument & Savo Lutheran Church

H. · (NE) C. L. Blackman H. · (SW) J. C. Taskerud T. · (SE) J. C. Blackman H.

26 : (NW) John Kiljander H. · (NE) John Lunga H. · (SW) C. W. Abbey P. · (SE) A. Sjogrest T.

27 : (NW) F.E.L.church 1888 Aleksander Kriksman T. · (NE) Josef Pellikka H · (SW) Lenderman Young P. · (SE) K. A. Hukari H.

28 : (NW) Leander Wilson H. · (NE) John Sere H. · (SW) Matti Marttila H. · (SE) Frank Lind H.

29 : (NW) Matti Roman H. Abram Polo H. · (NE) John Forsti Jr. H. · (SW) Mark Rusko T. · (SE) Cem. Peter Pikkarainen H.

30 : (NW) Fred Fall H. · (NE) Michael Nixon H. · (SW) Matti Nixon H. · (SE) Fred Nixon H.

31 : (NW) Aleksander T. · (NE) Anderson H. · (SW) F. H. Spence · (SE) Jacob Kotila H.

32 : (NW) Jacob Kotila H. · (NE) Elisa Pikkarainen H. · (SW) Serri Blythe · (SE)

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8. Savo Lutheran Church

Henry Thompson H.

33 : (NW) Erick Pikkarainen emissary 1881 P. · (NE) John Lingren P. · (SW) Paul P. · (SE) Geranen H.

34 : (NW) Lars Peterson H. · (NE) John K. Anderson H. · (SW) Alex Alexson H. · (SE) Hiskias Koski H.

35 : (NW) Abram H. · (NE) Rauma P. · (SW) Frank W. Schwelback P. · (SE) Henry Bay P.

36 : (NW) School · (NE) · (SW) · (SE) Section

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The following Finnish people own and operate land in these Townships in the state of S. D. Brown County in the year 1955.
Savo Twp. 128 N. Rge. 63 W. John Telina & son August, N.E.1. A. K. Luoma, & son Bernard, N.W.3. Elvin Groop S.E.6. Julius Johnson, N.E.9. Arne Karjalainen, S.E.3. Chs. Raisanen & son Howard, N.W.12. Oscar West N.E.12. Maine Maunu N.W.11. Eino Raisanen S.W.10. Howerd Alatalo, N.E.13. Eino Visto, N.E.13. Ramond Alatalo, N.W.13. Wn. Nixon, & son Edwin, N.W.14. Edwin

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Groop S.W.14. Delbert Maunu N.E.17. John Erkkila, S.E.18. J. Wm. Luttio, & son Leon, N.W.21. Toivo & Chs. Nixon, S.W.21. Gust Bradke, N.E.21. Lauri Kotila S.W.22. Herman Pellicka, N.E.23. C. A. Nelson, N.W.24. Arnold Archie & Allan Anderson, N.E.25 Oscar S. Kotila S.W.25. J. A. Wiitala & son Leroye, N.W.28. Eino Karvonen, N.W.31. Helmi M. Marttila & Arnold Leo & John sons S.W.28. August J. Polo S.W.29. A. W. Karjalainen N.W.29. Alma Erkkica & sons Waino & Edwad N.E.31. Emil N. Maunu N.W.32 Andrew Koikkala S.E.31. Ludwig Maunu S.W.32. J. A. Peterson N.W.34. Oscar Hukari & son Raymond N.E.34. Arthur Bay S.W.35.

Richland Twp. 127 N. Rge 63 W. Frank W Heis & son Thomas N.W.1. Waino E. Reino E. & Stanley Geranen N.W.3. Edward B. Maunu, N.E.5. Einar K. Marklund, N.E.6. Matt Niva S.E.3. Arnold Niva, S.E.4. Mary Kotila, & son Edward, N.W.14. Eddie Geranen, N.W.21. Jacob Jarvi, S.W.14. Edwin W. Martilla, S.E.23. Servert Jarvi S.W.26. Willie Jarvi, S.W.14.

Greenfield Twp. 127 N Rge. 62 W. Toivo Erickson, N.E.5. George Fridolf & Albert, N.E.7. Andrew, John, Raymond, Himanga, S.E.8. Arne Kero N.E.17. John O. Nikunen, & son Eino, N.W.21. Alex Karvonen, & son Chas. S.E.29. Walter Sammuli, & sons Rudolph & Eugene, N.W.31.
Liberty Twp. 128 N. Rge. 62 W. Dale W. G. Wiitala S.E.3. Mary Youngmann, S.W.5. Artur Telin & son Jack, S.E.4. Preston Forster, S.E.5. Axel & Lewis Maunu, N.E.18. Benjamin West, N.W.22.
Liberty Twp. 128 N. Rge. 61 W. Heino V. Rosendahl, N.W.7. Levi West, N.W.9. Paul Bradke, N.E.5.
Hecla Twp. 128 N. Rge 61 W. Walter Daniels, N.E.4. Edna N. West, N.W.9. Eli Buro, S.E.3.
Osceola Twp 128 N. Rge. 64 W. John A. Geranen, S.W.13. Matt W. Gustafson, & son Einard, N.W.20. Benjamin E. Pesio, S.E.24 Herman Groop & sons Werner & Eino H, N.E.35. Arthur J. Peldo, S.E.33. Mikkonen Bros. Lauri Alvar & Raymond, S.E.29. Sylvia Mikkonen, & son John, S.E.27. LuVern Kotila, S.W.28.
Frederick Twp. 127 N. Rge. 64 W. Sulo Laurilla, N.W.1. Edwin Gustafson, N.W.2. Helmi Gustafso & son Donald, N.E.10. Andrew Rahja & son Gilbert N.E.12. Ed. Peldo, & son Ervin, N.W.24. Henry Niva, S.W.12.
Finnish people 1955 in Dickey County Townsips in N.D.
Van Meter Twp 129–62 Harold Billey S.E.15. Marshall Hokana S.E.29. Joe. Martinsin, S.E.29. Albert Wanttie, N.E.26. Hilda Salstrom, N.E.36. Nestor Halonen, S.W.36.
Ada Twp. 129–61 Art. M. Hokana, S.E.21. Emil Hokana. N.E.34. Wm. E. Hokana, N.W.34. Hilda & Rex. Hokana N.E.33. Richard Holmes. N.W.35. Wm. Koskela, S.E.35. Peter & Emil Kyllonen, N.E.30. Wayne Lematta, S.W.29. Fred Luoma, S.W.32. Walter Martinson, N.W.31. Ida & Elmer Paso. S.W.19. Allen Weitala, S.W.34. Edwin Weitala, N.E.27. Frank Youley, S.E.10. Isaac Jylli, N.W.14.
Port Emma Twp. 129–60. Ray Daniels, S.W.34. C. W. Holmes, S.E.8. Eino A Visto. John Visto. S.E.15.
Lovell Twp. 129–59&60. Twp. 129–60. Kaisa Buron. N.W.23. Arne Hoikkala, N.W.29. Alex Maki. N.W.35. LeRoy Staudinger. S.W.26. Hilja Wattula. S.E.26. Arvid Anderson. N.E.10.
Twp. 129–59. Frank Luoma. S.W.4. Werner & Alex Visto. N.E.27. Ernest & Ralph. West. N.E.34. Elsa Wuolu. S.W.30.
Twp. 130–59. Willard R. Hokana. N.W.30.

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Finnish communities of Savo and surrounding areas founded in 1881 by Erick Pikkarainen and Kustaa Frederick Bergstadius, agents of the Chicago Milwaukee Ry. Co. at the request of C. H. Prior, president of the company.

Cultural Activities 1884 Savo Township 128 range 63 organized 24th day of April. Meeting held at Abraham Peldo house N.E.¼ sec. 18.
1884 Savo Evangelical Lutheran Congregation organized Dec. 31. First pastor J. W. Lähde to 1888 H. Sarwela 1889–1890
1886 Apostolic Lutheran Congregation organized C. Daniels. ch. A. Tuomas. sec. H. Nikkila. treas. Wm. Gabrilson. layman served the congregation.
1884 Savq Apostolic Lutheran Church built on section 3. S.E.¼ N.P. Starkka. S. West. W. Isaacson. J. Martinson. P. Wetelainen. A. Peldo
1887 James River Apostolic Lutheran church built M. Buro. J. Korpua. J. Erickson. W. Wattula. S. Wuolu. L. Moilanen. S. & H. Wanttaja. E. Holmstrom
1887 "Savotar" Temperance society organized by Charls Jurva. The society had twelve charter members - nine men & three women.
1888 Savo Evangelical Lutheran church built on N.W.¼ section 27 N.W. corner. A. Kriksman donated land. donation work by the members M. Jokela - foreman
1890 E. L. C. Parsonage built on north line S.W.¼. section 27. Lot donated by Lars Peterson & Matti Marttila. built by members Alex. Hukarior. foreman
1893 Savo public library organized. Matt Käkelä. Alex Hukari. Alexon. K. A. Hukari. John Forsiy, and Lars Peterson.
1898 Savo Community Band organized. Nestor Rauma. John Boussu_ John Nixon. John Forsty. Fred Geränen, Newell Ressigue. F. F. Marttila. Jacob Pellikka. Sakri Pellikka. Fred Kotila. Matti Hovila. Chas. Kesti. It was directed by August Marttila.
1898 Savo Hall Association was formed. J. Forsty, H. Hukari, F. F. Marttila, K. A. Hukari, M. A. Martilla, H. Thompssn, P. Geranen.
1901 Savo Finnish Creamery organized March 6th. charter membrs K. A. Hukari. Herman Hokari. Herman Boss. Location section 14 N.E.¼ N.E. corner
1903 "Prairie Rose" Temperance society organized. Matt Hovila. J. W. Anderson, John Aronson, Emeil Niva, John Takkinen, & Jacob Peterson.
1899 Savo Hall was built on the southwest corner of section 22, Savo Township. Jacob Erkkila was foreman. Alex Kriksman & Sam Samuelson.
1917 Savo Hall New addition was built. John Peterson was the foreman. Sulo Rauma, Fred Kotila, Matti Harju, John Pȧivȧrinta, & Nestor Rauma.
1885 Savo Evan. Luth. Church Incorporated. P. Pikkarainen. J. J. Luttio. P. Geränen. H. Thompson. J. Hango.
1887 Savo Evan. Luth. cemetery dedicated. Plot purchased by Savo Evan. Luth. congregation from P. Pikkarainen at the sum. 100.00
1884 Savo Apostolic Luth. cemetery first burial plot earned by congregation breking 50 acres of sod payment for cemetery & church lot to M. Hanhela
1890 Savo Evan. Luth. church dedicated by J. K. Nikander, Henricson & Matti Marttila.) (A. Kriksonman & J. Lingeen.
1890 Savo E.L.C. Joins Suomi Synod Signtory. P. Pikkarainen, S. Hovila, A. Hukari, K. A. Hukari, J. Lutii, P. Geranen, H. Tompson. J. Hango.
1899 Savo Independent Lutheran Congregation was organized by K. A. Hukari, P. Geranen, M. A. Marttila, A. Kriksman, H. Tompson, & J. Forsty. ex int.
1913 Savo Evan. Luth. Church bell installed. Committee membes were Rev. Samuli H. Rönkä John Luttio & Jacob Peterson.
1921 Savo. Evan. Luth. Church destroyed by tornado July 2nd, 1992 New church was built by aid of congregation and P. J. Silberberger builder.
1923 S. E. L. Congregation re-incorprated. Excutors, F. F. Marttila, Fred Kotila, William Anderson, Abraham Kero, & Oscar Kotila Sr.
1909 Savo Ellendale Telephone Co. organized Pres., Emil Liimatta John Skoglund was sec. treasr., O. S. Noel Michael Hokana
1910 Savo Farmers Telephone Co organized Pres., Erick Erickson, K. A. Hukari Sec. Jacob Peterson, O. Luttio Treasr., E. Rouma, J. Groop, H. Martilla, & E. Niva.
1925 Savo community band organized. Became Frederick Savo band. Is now the Frederick community band. directed by Hemming Hautala, & Edward Heis.
1914 – Savo choir. Directed by Rev. Pekka Keranen Vihtori Koivumkai & Toivo Erickson.
1930–1948 Ada Finnish choir. Directed by Emil Hokana.
1952 Savo Finnish Historical Society organized . Charter members, John G. Peterson, Chr. Arne Kero, V. Chr. Helen Kotila, Secy —
Emil Hokana, Treas. Matti Niva, Elsa K. Groop, Hilda Salstrom, Toivo Wattula, (Deceased) Ray Vuolu, & August Iljana.—
Assistance committee members Rev. W. G. Ruohomaki, Hilia Hokana, Mamie Marklund, Tyyne Peterson, Anna Martilla, Nina Conahan, & LeVon Bay.
1953 Apostolic Lutheran new church built. Dedicated 1954 by Pastors Andrew Michelson, David Rombeg & Geroge Wilson.
1953–1955 The Monument and plaques were designed and made by John G. Peterson with the aid of the Historical Society Members.
1955 June 24 Monument dedicated by J. G. Peterson, Rev. W. G. Ruohomaki, J. O. Campbell, E. Hokana & N. Glarum, Tyyne H. Peterson.
"The Last Full Measure"
Killed in action Jalmer E. Weitala Navy 1943 Erland A. Nixon Army 1944 Edwin A. Hill Army 1944 Elmer W. Maunu Army 1944 Albert Maki Army 1944

Erected 1955 by the Savo Finnish Historical Society under the direction of John G. Peterson.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1882.

Location. 45° 52.752′ N, 98° 24.858′ W. Marker is near Frederick, South Dakota, in Brown County. Marker is at the intersection of 391st Avenue (County Road 14) and 104th Street (County Road 4), on the right when traveling north on 391st Avenue. Located by Savo Lutheran Church. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Frederick SD 57441, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Savo Monument (here, next to this marker); Savo Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memoriam (approx. 3.1 miles away); Old Finnish Apostolic Lutheran Church (approx. 3.2 miles away); The First Frederick School (approx. 5.7 miles away); Frederick, South Dakota Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.7 miles away); South Dakota (approx. 6.7 miles away); Philip Cain Gelling Homestead (approx. 6.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Frederick.

Additional keywords. Savo Monument, Savo Finnish Memorial

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