Vayland, South Dakota

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

History

A post office called Vayland was established in 1909, and remained in operation until 1972.[2] The community derives its name from J. C. McViegh, an early settler.[3]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vayland, South Dakota
  2. "Hand 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. 65.



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