The Dakota Scout celebrated America’s enduring spirit with a special section focusing on the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence 250 years ago.
Local Connection
Two signers were instrumental to South Dakota: Thomas Jefferson, who acquired the land through the Louisiana Purchase, and Benjamin Harrison, who signed North and South Dakota into law as the 39th and 40th states.
Original reporting: The Dakota Scout (Sioux Falls) — read the source article.