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Ice House
Built-in 1928 by John Keller, the Ice House was the first artificial ice plant in the area. Shortly after Prohibition, beer was sold there, and […]
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An immersive journey through the days of Yankton’s past
Yankton has changed a lot since Lewis & Clark stopped by. Go back to the days of the Dakota Territory when you visit Yankton’s historic sites.
Take a walking tour of some of the historic homes in Yankton using this interactive page as your guide.
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Jack McCall Historical Site
Being the first territorial capital of the Dakotas, Yankton hosted the trial and hanging of the notorious Jack McCall for the murder of Wild Bill […]
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Lewis & Clark Pulley Museum and Haymarket
Thousands of restored hay pulleys — the largest collection in the United States — line the walls of Crofton’s Haymarket & Pulley Museum. But that’s […]
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Mead Cultural Education Center
Now Open! In 2018, the Dakota Territorial Museum relocated to the Mead Cultural Education Center, a historic building on the South Dakota Human Services Center […]
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Meridian Bridge and Meridian Plaza
The Meridian Bridge, a long-time landmark in Yankton, is the result of hard work and determination of local citizens. The bridge closed to vehicle transportation […]
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Mount Marty College
Mount Marty College is a beautifully maintained 80-acre campus along the bluffs of the Missouri River. The college offers bachelor degrees, master degrees, associate degrees, […]
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National Field Archery Foundation Museum
The museum showcases historical bows, archery equipment and archery related artifacts collected throughout the NFAA’s 75-year history. Their extensive recurve collection of 178 bows includes […]
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Pierre Dorian’s Marker
Pierre Dorian was the first white settler in the Yankton area. He lived among the Yankton Sioux at the time that Lewis and Clark passed […]
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The Meridian District
Stroll through the downtown area and browse many individually owned and operated businesses and unique shops. You’ll discover specialty gift, clothing and antique shops, as well as […]
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Yankton College Office
Yankton College was the first institution of higher learning in the Dakota Territory, providing a quality liberal arts education to thousands before closing in 1985. […]
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