The city of Yankton began as a river town, with life revolving around the Missouri River. With the coming of the Dakota Southern Railway in 1873, river traffic gave way to rail traffic, even more so after the Great Flood of 1881, which sunk some boats and damaged others beyond repair. Yankton is the seat of Yankton County, South Dakota, and was the original capital of Dakota Territory.
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Located on 15th Street in Yankton, South Dakota, the 37-unit motel is near Highways 81 and 50. Its location, amenities, and contacts are posted, and online reservations are available.
http://www.broadwayinnyankton.com/
The official municipal site features an overview of the city and its administrative offices, departments and services, along with recreational facilities and programs, public safety programs, and utilities. Other resources include video of city commission meetings, survey results, and notices.
http://www.cityofyankton.org/
Lewis & Clark Recreation Area, Marina & Resort
Featuring hundreds of paved campsites and fifteen rental cabins, situated on the shores of Lewis and Clark Lake, west of Yankton, South Dakota, the facility is described in detail, with photographs, video, a map and directions, along with a calendar of activities, rates, and contacts.
http://www.lewisandclarkpark.com/
Established in 1862, the county is located along the southern border of South Dakota along the Missouri River. Its county seat is in Yankton, South Dakota. A county history is related on its site, along with contacts and details of its commissioners and departments.
http://www.co.yankton.sd.us/
Yankton Office of Economic Development Council
The Yankton EDC was established to aid in the marketing and promotion of the Yankton area economic development program as it pertains to retention, expansion and attraction of employers and investment in the community. Its site features available buildings and sites, economic and statistical data, results of a labor study, video, and a description of its campaigns and projects.
http://www.yanktonedc.com/
Maintained by the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Yankton Convention & Visitors Bureau, this guide to the City of Yankton and the surrounding area includes interactive city and recreational maps, a calendar of events, and a directory of local businesses, accommodations, restaurants, gift shops, and recreational opportunities.
http://www.yanktonsd.com/
