Chronological time line.;
1855 - Christopher Malone settled in what is now Big Sioux Township.
1859 - Jefferson and Elk Point were founded.
1860 - Norwegians settled in the Brule area, north of Elk Point.
1860 - First post office established with Eli Wixson as postmaster.
1861 - First official school was built in the county in Elk Point and was taught by N. J. Wallace.
1861 - Richland was founded.
1862 - First Legislative Assembly of Dakota Territory approved organization of the county, named Cole, after Austin Cole, a legislative member.
1862 - County seat founded at J. Chappillion home.
1863 - First homestead filing north of Richland.
1864 - Name was officially changed to Union.
1864 - County seat was moved to Richland.
1864 - Additional land was annexed from Lincoln County.
1865 - County seat moved to Elk Point.
1870 - First newspaper in the county "The Elk Point Leader" was started.
1870 - First telegraph line, from Sioux City to Elk Point to Yankton was built.
1871 - First mile of railroad was graded in the Dakotas across the town site of Elk Point.
1872 - The Southern Dakota Rail Line was completed to Elk Point.
1873 - First agricultural fair was held one mile north of Elk Point.
1876 - Father Boucher organized the grasshopper pilgrimage near Jefferson.
1883 - Beresford was founded.
1883 - Alcester was founded.
18?? - Stevens (now North Sioux City) was founded.
1898 - First courthouse in the Territory was built at Elk Point.
I have had the pleasure of riding bike throughout several parts of Union County. I have seen several of the historical sites located throughout the county. I am going to travel again through the county, but this time to photograph and document the important historical sites and locations. As I post about them on the blog you will be able to take part in the virtual tour. I also hope in the future you decide to come and visit Union County for yourself.
Link to the Union County Historical Society.;
Union County Historical Society
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