Lowell Township - South Dakota Genealogy

History of Lowell Township

July 9, 2023July 7, 2023 by South Dakota Genealogy

History of Marshall County Dakota title page

Lowell township lies west of Waverly and is quite level, and one of the most fertile townships in the county. In June, 1883, was included in Hickman school township, and in March, 1884. was set off and named Lowell, in honor of Judge Lowell, of Bristol, who for several years was chairman of the board … Read more

Pioneer Homes in Marshall County

July 9, 2023August 10, 2022 by South Dakota Genealogy

The establishment of a home by pioneers in this country is an entirely different affair compared with the pioneer settlement of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Illinois. Here the immigrant ships his stock and household goods to the nearest railway station, where he desires to locate. If the land is not surveyed he becomes a “squatter” and … Read more