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.