George H. Hand
1837–1891 (age 54)
Biography
George H. Hand settled in Yankton after his youth and built a life around service to the municipal and business interests of the growing river town, always taking time to counsel young men and to seek fair outcomes.
He guided civic discussions, helped to steward public resources, and left a calm legacy of steadfastness that still resonates along the hills near Yankton Municipal Cemetery.