Historical Marker

Little Paul Mazakutemani

Roberts County, SD10 2 miles west of Sisseton, 2 miles north & 3 miles west to cemetery · Sisseton · Marshall

South Dakota marker

Inscription

1806-1887 Noted Indian orator, born at Lac Qui Parle. After conversion to Christianity, he was President of the Hazelwood Republic. He participated in rescue of Abbie Gardner in 1857 from hostiles on James River (near Redfield). During War of Outbreak in 1862, he with other friendlies saved lives of many white people at exposed points on the Minnesota frontier.

Location

AddressRoberts County, SD10 2 miles west of Sisseton, 2 miles north & 3 miles west to cemetery
CitySisseton
CountyMarshall

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