Includes the following communities
Yankton, Yankton Co., South Dakota
Volin, Yankton Co., South Dakota
History
Yankton was settled by Volga German immigrants from Bangert.
Volga German Families
The following Volga German families settled in and around Yankton, South Dakota:
Adolph from Warenburg
Heintz from Bangert
Holmgren from Karras (Caucasus)
Maul from Schilling
Milberger from Eckheim
Pretzer from Laub
Steinert from Eckheim
Strecker from Eckheim
Sources
- U.S. Settlement List (Patricia Miller)
External Links
Yankton, South Dakota (Wikipedia)
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Volga Colonies
Migrated From
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