West Wall, Yankton Stockade

Text on the marker reads: Indian war of Outbreak, August 1862 threatened to spread into Dakota and a ‘‘strong point’’ for all settlers near Yankton was built in September under Capt. F. M. Ziebach. The west wall, of posts with boards on either side and earth packed between, 450 feet long was about 150 feet east of this marker.

Notes: Lettering paint is chipping and somewhat difficult to read. Needs repair if possible.