Spain, South Dakota

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

History

A post office called Spain was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1942.[2] According to the Federal Writers' Project, the origin of the name Spain is obscure.[3]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Spain, South Dakota
  2. "Marshall County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  3. Federal Writers' Project (1940). South Dakota place-names, v.1-3. University of South Dakota. p. 61.



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