1889 in South Dakota

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The following is a list of events of the year 1889 in South Dakota .

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">1890 South Dakota gubernatorial election</span>

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">1889 United States gubernatorial elections</span>

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References

  1. "Today in History: November 2". loc.gov. Library of Congress.
  2. "State Convention". Daily Huronite . Huron, S.D. August 29, 1889. pp. 1–4. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  3. "Welcome to the State Historical Society of North Dakota". www.history.nd.gov. Retrieved 2024-10-24.