"Arkansaw" killed here by vigilantes 18 November 1870
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member plainsdrifter358
N 44° 21.841 W 100° 21.407
14T E 391888 N 4913199
Quick Description: Alexander McDonald Putello alais "Arkansaw" killed here by vigilantes 18 November 1870
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 10/9/2006 11:34:16 AM
Waymark Code: WMTNP
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member MNSearchers
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Long Description:
Arkansaw killed here by vigilantes 18 November 1870Beautiful location along the Missouri River with Lafranboise Island, a Lewis & Clark bivac seen in the photo to the right. The site sets on the grounds of the Amereican Legion Post 8 in Pierre sporting a huge US Flag and plaque in honor of Walter H. Burke, a past State Commander and Commander of Post 8.
Marker Name: Alexander McDonald Putello

Marker Type: City

Marker Text: Not listed
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