Arthur C. Mellette, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Arthur C. Mellette

South Dakota politician

Date of Birth: 23-Jun-1842

Place of Birth: Henry County, Indiana, United States

Date of Death: 25-May-1896

Profession: lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Arthur Calvin Mellette (June 23, 1842 – May 25, 1896) was the last Governor of Dakota Territory, the first Governor of the State of South Dakota, and an American Civil War veteran. He is the namesake of Mellette, South Dakota and Mellette County, South Dakota.