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4/20/20

Watertown South Dakota





American Historic Small-Town Itineraries
Watertown is located on the Big Sioux River between Pelican and Kampeska Lakes. Founded in 1879 as a rail terminus, the city was named after Watertown, New York, hometown of two of the founders. 
During the 1880s, Watertown prospered as a railroad transportation hub; Interstate 29 has been a major economic benefit to the larger communities along its route, including Watertown.
The Watertown Public Opinion Newspaper Began Publishing in 1887

Local Cultural Attractions the Coddington County Heritage Museum is home to thousands of pictures and artifacts that tell the story of this area of South Dakota.
Mellette House dates-back to 1885; it was the home of Arthur Calvin Mellette, the last governor of the Dakota Territory and First Governor of South Dakota. The Mellette Memorial Association has restored this home to its former beauty.
Bramble Park Zoo is home to over 800 mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish and invertebrates. Have fun at the Kidzoo and Ottertown; explore and play while connecting with nature.
Watertown is home to two breweries with craft beer, a winery, vodka and rum distillery.