“Yankton Agency”
272
1959
(Note: any text in italics has been taken from the official SDSHS records.)
Marker Text
An 1858 Treaty created the Reservation. On July 13, 1859 Agent A.H. Redfield arrived on the Steamboat, “Carrier.” The Agency for “Struck-by-the-Ree” and his Yanctons was set up at once. Later called Greenwood for then Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
Location
Charles Mix County, N edge of Greenwood near park and old agency building