Moritz, South Dakota

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

History

A post office called Moritz was established in 1899, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1923.[2] The community was named for Andrew Moritz, an early settler.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Moritz, South Dakota
  2. "Deuel County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 1 March 2015.
  3. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 104.



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