One of the best writings about the history of Avon South Dakota is the one by former resident and school teacher, Sunshyne Thaler. We won't recreate the document since it is already
available here in PDF format. Instead, we will attempt to reference other information, people, places, images, and locations that may add to or
compliment the tremendous work of Mrs. Thaler. If you are reading this and have additional information and/or corrections, please, "please" contact us with your information. If you have historical documents or pictures we would love to have you share them with us.
The former Avon Wesleyan Methodist Church - Photo 2008
At the time of this compilation (February 2011)
Avon Historical Preservation Society Current Officers: President: Ludwig Bertsch
Vice President: Laurie Luke
Treasurer: Rosalee Sternhagen
Secretary: Sharon Bertsch
Information from the South Dakota State Historical Society website
The Avon Historical Preservation Society was organized in 1997 and Incorporated on June 11, 1999. In October 1999, the Avon Wesleyan Methodist Church donated their former church building and grounds to be used as The Avon Historical Museum.
Reverend Joseph C. McGovern (born 1868), was pastor of the local Wesleyan Methodist Church. His son, George Stanley McGovern (born July 19, 1922).
Avon had a
manufacturing company called Avon Manufacturing Company. All products
manufactured at Avon Manufacturing Company were designed by firefighters for firefighters and were field tested by firefighters. Products were tested both locally and across the United States and were Made In America.
Hento Brothers Implement and then Van Gerpen John Deere occupied the building prior to Avon Manufacturing. We’d love to gather more information about these businesses.
If you have dates and/or images relative to the business mentioned, please .
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