1889 in South Dakota

← 1888 1887 1886 1889 in South Dakota → 1890 1891 1892
Decades:	1880s 1890s 1900s
See also:	History of South Dakota Historical outline of South Dakota List of years in South Dakota 1889 in the United States

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

Incumbents

State government

• Governor: Arthur C. Mellette (R)

Events

• November 2 – The Dakota Territory is admitted to the union of the United States, with South Dakota becoming the 40th U.S state. ^[1]
• October 1 – 1889 South Dakota gubernatorial election. ^[2]
• November 2 – Arthur C. Mellette wins the gubernatorial election, becoming the first governor of South Dakota. ^[3]

See also

• 1889 in the United States

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 October 24, 2024.