1889 in South Dakota
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The following is a list of events of the year 1889 in South Dakota.
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Incumbents
State government
- Governor: Arthur C. Mellette (R) (starting November 2)
Events
- November 2 â The Dakota Territory is admitted to the union of the United States, with South Dakota becoming the 40th U.S state.[1]
- October 1 â 1889 South Dakota gubernatorial election.[2]
- November 2 â Arthur C. Mellette wins the gubernatorial election, becoming the first governor of South Dakota.[3]