Stoneville, South Dakota

Unincorporated community in South Dakota, United States

Stoneville is an unincorporated community in Meade County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.[1]

History

A post office called Stoneville was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1965.[2] Some say the community was so named on account of stone construction typical of the houses, while others believe the community has the name of L. N. Stone, a first settler.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Stoneville, South Dakota
  2. ^ "Meade 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. 62.
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Municipalities and communities of Meade County, South Dakota, United States
County seat: Sturgis
Cities
  • Box Elder‡
  • Faith
  • Piedmont
  • Sturgis
  • Summerset
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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44°44′01″N 102°39′17″W / 44.73361°N 102.65472°W / 44.73361; -102.65472


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