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The following make excellent
additions to this site:

Photographs
Postcards
Wills
Letters
Journals or Diaries Pre-1960
Yearbook or Alumni Lists
Pre-1960 Team Photos
Family Histories
Family Website Links



A NOTE ON THE
NAMING OF THE
COUNTY AND
THE LOCATION OF
THE COUNTY SEAT

Formed in 1877 and organized in 1878, Codington County is located in northeastern South Dakota's Glacial Lakes region. Named after early Dakota Territory legislator Reverend George S. S. Codington, the county's seat was originally set at Lake Kampeska before being moved to the growing rail hub of Watertown.



Site updated by
Lynn Diemer-Mathews.

1907, Kemp Avenue, Watertown
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Hello and Welcome to Codington County SDGenWeb!

We hope that during your visit you will
find something that furthers your family research.



History of  SDGenWeb

In June, 1996, a group of genealogists organized the South Dakota Comprehensive Genealogy Database. The idea was to provide a single entry point for all counties in South Dakota, where collected databases would be stored. In addition, the databases would be indexed and cross-linked, so that even if an individual were found in more than one county, they could be located in the index.

At the same time, volunteers were found who were willing to coordinate the collection of databases and generally oversee the contents of the web page.