Codington County Heritage Museum

The Codington County Heritage Museum is located in the former Carnegie Library building in uptown Watertown, South Dakota. Watertown is in the heart of the historic and scenic Coteau des Prairie and is the seat of Codington County. The museum’s collections include thousands of local history artifacts, over 100 cubic feet of archival records and more than 3,500 photographs. The museum staff provides group tours, research assistance, programs, workshops, and slide presentations. The museum displays both permanent and temporary exhibits, including a country school, a local railroad history exhibit, the history of Codington County's small towns and a military history display that focuses on the role of Codington County veterans in the nation's past wars.  The museum also hosts various programs and traveling exhibits throughout the year.

“There is nothing new in this world except the history you do not know.”
—Harry S. Truman

The Codington County Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Codington County, South Dakota. Incorporated in 1974, the Historical Society operates the Codington County Heritage Museum located in uptown Watertown, South Dakota. The Codington County Historical Society is a vital part of the community. It collects and maintains the material culture of Codington County for the benefit of present and future generations.  The Historical Society is mainly supported by a bequest from the “Cliff, Kathryn, and Nora Sanders Charitable Gift Fund,” support from Society members, the City of Watertown and Codington County.

Watertown High School Football Team, 1906