Historical Marker

Marten’s Ferry – St. Joseph

Grant County, Hwy 15, 4 miles north of Milbank · Milbank · Grant

South Dakota marker

Inscription

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

AddressGrant County, Hwy 15, 4 miles north of Milbank
CityMilbank
CountyGrant

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