Joe Creek, South Dakota

Joe Creek is an unincorporated community in Hughes County, in the U.S. state of South Dakota.[1]

History

A post office called Joe Creek was established in 1919, and remained in operation until 1954.[2] The community took its name from Joe Creek.[3] Joe Creek had a population of 5 in 1940[4]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Joe Creek, South Dakota
  2. "Hughes County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 31 January 2015.
  3. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 43.
  4. South Dakota place-names. Vermillion. 1940. hdl:2027/mdp.39015027015455.



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