Loyalton, South Dakota

Unincorporated community in South Dakota, U.S.

Loyalton is an unincorporated community in Edmunds County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota. Other than a couple of farms, there are no businesses or services located there, and less than half a dozen homes.[1]

History

A post office at Loyalton was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1974.[2] A large share of the first settlers being Union Army war veterans most likely caused the name to be selected.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Loyalton, South Dakota
  2. ^ "Edmunds County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
  3. ^ Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 49.
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45°17′11″N 99°16′46″W / 45.28639°N 99.27944°W / 45.28639; -99.27944


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