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Events of South Dakota leading up to Statehood

By Dbahrenfuss
  • The Verendrye brothers claim for France

    The Verendrye brothers claim for France

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    The brothers bury an inscribed lead plate near present-day Fort Pierre, claiming the land for France. The Verendrye brothers were the first known Europeans to visit what is now know as South Dakota.
  • Lewis and Clark Begin travel Through South Dakota

    Lewis and Clark Begin travel Through South Dakota

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    Lewis and Clark arive in South Dakota. The two traveld up the Missouri River stopping at different places along their expedition.
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    Lewis and Clark expedition through South Dakota

  • Lewis and Clark meet the Sioux

    Lewis and Clark meet the Sioux

    The expedition holds a council with the Yankton Sioux at Calumet Bluff.
  • Yankon is Capital of Dakota territory

    Yankon is Capital of Dakota territory

    Yankon is named the Capital of the Dakota territory. The territory includes present-day South and North Dakota and much of Wyoming and Montana.
  • Fort Wadsworth

    Fort Wadsworth

    The U.S. Army ebuilt Fort Wadsworth. The fort is built to provide protection to the new settlers in the region and the native people. Now known as Fort Sisseton.
  • Gold in The Black Hills

    Gold in The Black Hills

    An expedition led by Lt. Col. Custer discovers gold in the Black Hills
  • South Dakota a State

    South Dakota a State

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    South Dakota becomes a state. Pierre is named temporary capital but years down the road, stayed as the capital.
  • Massacre Wounded Knee

    Massacre Wounded Knee

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    This massacre was one of the last battles between the American settlers and the Native American. It is estimated that 150 Native Americans lost their lives. Half which were women and children. Some people believe that this number could be double that.