“Marten’s Ferry – St. Joseph”
300
1960
Grant
(Note: any text in italics has been taken from the official SDSHS records.)
Marker Text
1¼ Miles East
In fall of 1878, John Marten settled on North Fork Whetstone Creek 1¼ mile due east. The main road west crossed his place and in high water he had a ferry. April 28, 1880, he was named Postmaster at St. Joseph, at his place and served until discontinued in 1902.
Location
Grant County, Hwy 15, 4 miles north of Milbank