Dakota Territory becomes North and South Dakota

President James Buchanan signed a bill creating the Dakota Territory on March 2, 1861. At the time, the Dakota Territory ...
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This Day in History: North Dakota and South Dakota become part of U.S.

(WDBJ) - On this day in 1889, North Dakota and South Dakota were admitted to the Union as the 39th and 40th states. Other than through fur trapping, exploration of the Dakotas by European Americans ...
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Why is North Sioux City in South Dakota and Not Iowa?

This quaint town, originally McCook, thrived as a county seat and racing hub, now charms visitors with its unique South Dakota-Iowa border story and lower taxes.
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Inside KELOLAND: South Dakota history

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – There’s a lot of history that lies in towns across South Dakota, and on this Inside KELOLAND, we’re ...