“The Town Clock “Town Clock History 1887-1987”
(Note: any text in italics has been taken from the official SDSHS records.)
Marker Text
This tower was constructed in 1887 to house the old town clock. The city purchased the clock from Dakota Loan and Trust Co. in 1887 for $1,000. The clock was moved to a tower on top of City Hall in 1889. The old city hall was demolished in 1965 and the clock sold.
In 1987 Mayor Herb Jensen began the search for the clock. It was discovered at the Gem College, Quincy, ILL, and purchased for $1,000. This tower was constructed from major contributions and pledges of $35 per person. The total cost was $80,000. This was a South Dakota Centennial project.
A Watertown community project. Watertown, South Dakota - - City on the Go Herb B. Jenson
Mayor 1987
Location
Codington County, west of US 81 & 212 Junction on US 212 (1988)