Town of Hartford
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N 43° 37.391 W 096° 56.753
14T E 665727 N 4832072
In 1878 when Hartford was first established, it was named after the first pioneer I.A. Oaks.
Waymark Code: WMH9C
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 07/13/2006
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HISTORY OF HARTFORD
1861: The Territory of Dakota was organized.
1862: County of Minnehaha established.
1867: The boundary lines of Hartford Township were surveyed and subdivided.
1879: Railroad extended and depot established.
1879: Two passengers traveling on train, from Hartford, Connecticut, rename "Hartford" depot.
1881: Railroad Company files a plat of eight blocks and settlement takes form of a village. A post office is established and A.F. Oaks is postmaster, succeeded by John Mundt. Stores, hotels, grain warehouses, and businesses began.
1896: The citizens of the village of Hartford petition the County Commissioners for an election to be incorporated as the "Town of Hartford". The election was held and the town was incorporated August 1, 1896. The town was divided into three districts and trustees were elected.
Marker Name: Town of Hartford
Marker Type: City
Marker Text:
Minnehaha County Historical Society Marker
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