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250 . 9. This act to take effect and be in force from and after its passage, and its approval by the governor.
 * Approved May 8, 1862.

W. JAYNE, Governor.

1. That so much territory as is embraced in the following described limits, be and the same is hereby created into and declared to be a county to be known as Yankton county, to wit: commencing at a point on the Missouri river where the range line dividing ranges 53 and 54 west of the fifth principal meridian strikes said river; thence north on said range line to the north-east corner of township 96, north range 54 west; thence west on the north boundary line of township 96, to the range line dividing ranges 57 and 58; thence south on said range line to the Missouri river; thence down the main channel of the Missouri river to the point of beginning.

. 2. The town of Yankton is hereby declared to be the county seat of Yankton county, and the seat of justice is hereby located and established at the same.

. 3. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage, and approval by the governor.
 * Approved April 10, 1862.

W. JAYNE, Governor.