The Dexter Cemetery was started by the early pioneers located in this area in 1899 on land donated by John and Eliza Drake. This was followed by the organization of the United Brethren Church in Christ in 1902 under the supervision of Rev. W.F. . . . — — Map (db m101260) HM
On Main Street south of 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Henry’s Centennial Tree, also known as “The Big Tree,” was planted the same year the town of Henry was established, by David & Lucenda Wiley, in from of their business, Lucenda’s Millinery Shop. The tree’s circumference was 30 ft. and its height . . . — — Map (db m213992) HM
On St. Peter St. NW at Hastings Ave. NW, on the left when traveling east on St. Peter St. NW.
District No. 5 School was the first rural public school in Codington County. At a meeting on June 30, 1879 at the Kranz Hotel, it was decided to build the school for $1,000 or less. The first term was from December 1879 to March 1880, taught by . . . — — Map (db m101265) HM
On Minnesota Avenue south of Saint Joseph Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
This Parish was established in 1879, the first Catholic Parish within a radius of one hundred miles. The first Mass celebrated June 24, 1879; Centennial Mass celebrated June 24, 1979. — — Map (db m244138) HM
On Saint Joseph Street east of Dakota Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Holy Rosary Cemetery of Kranzburg
God bless America and all the souls buried here in this cemetery and especially the veterans who served their country when called upon, so that we may continue to enjoy our freedom. All gave some and . . . — — Map (db m244135) HM WM
On South Dakota Route 20, 1 mile east of 462nd Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
During the Moon of the Harvest (August) in 1773 a band of Sioux were camped on the shore of this lake. We-Wa-Ke, fairest maiden in the camp had given her heart to a brave young warrior, Big Eagle, whose courage on the hunt and in battle far . . . — — Map (db m180984) HM
On 1st Avenue Southeast east of Broadway Street South, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to the memory
of the men of the 34th Signal Company
Watertown's own
1929 — 1945
Federalized and sent to Camp Claiborne, Louisiana February 1941
Overseas to Northern Ireland February 1942
Invasion Algiers, North . . . — — Map (db m244157) HM WM
On 5th Avenue North West at Skyline Drive on 5th Avenue North West.
This Marks the Site of Home
of
Governor
Arthur Calvin Mellette
Tenth and Last Governor of Dakota Territory
and First State Governor of South Dakota 1885 - 1893 — — Map (db m169942) HM
On First Avenue SE, 0.1 miles east of Broadway, on the right when traveling east.
An example of Neo-classical architecture with Renaissance exterior elements, the Codington County Courthouse was built by Gray Construction under the direction of architects Freed and Perkins & McWayne. It cost $375,000.00 and was dedicated in June . . . — — Map (db m23930) HM
On 1st Avenue Southeast west of Maple Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east.
East side:
In Memory of Codington County Veterans who Gave their Lives
World War I
1917 — 1918
Ernest G. Aderhold ·
Daniel W. Bannister ·
Donald M. Bannister ·
Clifford O. Bates ·
George Coombes ·
Fred W. Domes · . . . — — Map (db m244155) WM
On 1st Avenue Southeast east of Broadway Street South, on the right when traveling east.
All Gave Some
Some Gave All
Gearhart, Michael E. Marine 16 May 66
Stoltenburg, Mark E. Marine 21 July 66
Langenfeld, Charles T. Navy 17 Apr. 66
Bolhouse, Dean F. Army 2 Jan. 69
Noeldner, Daniel M. Army 6 Mar. 69 . . . — — Map (db m244156) WM
On East Kemp Avenue east of North Maple, on the right when traveling east.
Watertown was platted by the Winona & St. Peter Railroad. The uptown district, consisting of six square blocks, was divided into narrow lots intended mostly for commercial use running parallel to the railroad tracks. Important noncommercial . . . — — Map (db m120097) HM
On 1st Avenue Southeast east of South Broadway, on the right when traveling east.
(north inscription)Spanish-American War 1898 —Battles— Manila, Blockhouse No. 4, La Loma Church, San Francisco Del Monte, Meycauayan, Marilao, Bocaue, Bigaa, Guiguinto, Santa Maria, Santa Ysabel, Malolos, Guiguinto R.R. Bridge, . . . — — Map (db m155121) WM
On 1st Avenue Southeast west of Maple Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east.
West side:
Allen, Ephraim J. ·
Ashton, Perry J. ·
Amy, Oren H. ·
Amshein, Jos. ·
Best, Frederick D. ·
Beardsley, Geo. W. ·
Brenswoltz, Orlando P. ·
Bigelow, Orson T. ·
Bartlett, Geo. E. ·
Butler, Harris O. ·
Brown, . . . — — Map (db m244154) WM
This sundial and this park are dedicated to time.
Time is a paradox. . . we never seem to have enough.
Yet we have all the time there is.
We chose the sundial the oldest known device for
Measuring time as a means of taking time to say . . . — — Map (db m113356) HM
On 5th Avenue Northwest at Skyline Drive, on the right when traveling west on 5th Avenue Northwest.
This marks the site of home of
Governor
Arthur Calvin Mellette
Tenth and last governor of Dakota Territory and first state governor of South Dakota 1885–1893 — — Map (db m181990) HM
On West Kemp Avenue, 0.1 miles west of Broadway St. S, on the left when traveling east.
Maurice A. Hockman, a prominent South Dakota architect, designed a large part of uptown. At least ten buildings are attributed to him and nine or more have Hockmanesque features. Characteristics of his style are prominent courses of brick . . . — — Map (db m131988) HM
On South Broadway south of West Kemp Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Built 1888 for Bill McIntyre. Facade added 1910 by architect Maurice Hockman. South half plumbing business since 1922. Redlinger Bros. — — Map (db m155099) HM
On Skyline Drive at 7th Avenue North West on Skyline Drive.
This area overlooking the Sioux River and river plains is known as Mellette Hill; named in honor of South Dakota's first governor, whose residence is near this site.
Over the last century, the land has been privately owned. However, in 1973 . . . — — Map (db m169944) HM
On 5th Avenue Northwest at Skyline Drive, on the right when traveling west on 5th Avenue Northwest.
Arthur C. Mellette was elected first Governor of the State of South Dakota in 1889. Although Watertown lost in its bid to obtain the State Capital, which was established in Pierre, the Mellettes maintained their home in Watertown.
While the . . . — — Map (db m181946) HM
On East Kemp Avenue west of North Maple, on the right when traveling west.
Built after 1888 and before 1892. From 1892 to 1915 bank, U.S. Express Office, saloon, clothing store, and jewelry shop. 1940’s First Federal Savings & Loan. — — Map (db m154997) HM
On North Broadway Street, 0.1 miles north of 1st Avenue North, on the right when traveling north.
This depot, originally the Rock Island Lines New Passenger Station and Division Office Building, was erected as a joint venture of
the Rock Island, and the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroads in
1912 for $50,000.00.
Over the years, it has . . . — — Map (db m90413) HM
On Broadway Street South at 1st Avenue Southeast, on the left when traveling south on Broadway Street South.
After years of renting spaces, the US Postal Service constructed the building on the corner of Broadway and First Avenue North in 1908 to 1909. By 1932, it was clear that the facilities were not adequate, which resulted in a well-blended . . . — — Map (db m113231) HM
Several newspapers kept the people of Watertown up to date until about 1900. By then the majority of them had ceased publication or merged with other papers. The Public Opinion was formed from the merger of the Courier-News, which began printing . . . — — Map (db m131989) HM
On 9th Avenue Southeast (U.S. 212) 0.2 miles west of 5th Street Southeast (U.S. 81), on the right when traveling east.
This tower was constructed in 1987 to house the old town clock. The city purchased the clock from Dakota Loan and Trust Co in 1887 for $1,000. The clock was moved to a tower on top of city hall in 1889. The old City Hall was demolished in 1965 . . . — — Map (db m169947) HM
On 9th Ave. SW at 3rd St. SW, on the right when traveling west on 9th Ave. SW.
1835 Joseph LaFramboise had trade post at Two Woods Lake (Chanopa.
1838 Nicollet & Fremont , explorers, visited SE Codington County.
1840 Rev. Stephen Return Riggs enroute, Lac Qui Parle to Ft. Pierre, traversed the area.
1856 Capt. Alfred . . . — — Map (db m177449) HM
On South Broadway south of West Kemp Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Built after 1898 and by 1910. Has housed Post Office, Sternberg Clothing House, Olson Lee Clothing, Luck Shoe Shop, and Skagg’s Grocery. — — Map (db m154998) HM
